Blues for Easy Livers

by Jimmy Witherspoon

Blues for Easy Livers cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: July 1967
  • Label: Prestige
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 38:14
  • Community rating: 3.44/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Transitioning gracefully into a more subdued, sophisticated setting, the legendary blues shouter delivers a sublime collection of late-night vocal jazz. Supported by a stellar small group featuring guitarist Bill Frizell, Jimmy Witherspoon trades his typical booming power for nuanced, highly expressive, swinging balladry. The record showcases his profound versatility and deep understanding of the sophisticated jazz-blues tradition.

Genres

Tracklist

  1. Lotus Blossom (3:01)
  2. Gee Baby, Ain't I Good To You? (3:09)
  3. Trav'lin' Light (4:13)
  4. P.S. I Love You (3:02)
  5. I'll Always Be In Love With You (2:27)
  6. Don't Worry 'Bout Me (2:59)
  7. Easy Living (3:23)
  8. Embraceable You (3:06)
  9. Blues In The Night (4:02)
  10. Trouble In Mind (2:21)
  11. How Long Will It Take To Be A Man? (3:12)
  12. I Got It Bad (And That Ain't Good) (3:13)

Credits

  • Jimmy WitherSpoon - primary artist, vocals
  • Pepper Adams - baritone saxophone
  • Richard Davis - bass
  • Mel Lewis - drums
  • Roger Kellaway - piano, arranged by
  • Bill Watrous - trombone
  • Peter Paul - producer

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