Behind the 8 Ball explained

Behind the 8 Ball
Type:	Studio
Artist:	Baby Face Willette
Cover:	Behind the 8 Ball (album).jpg
Released:	1965
Recorded:	November 30, 1964 Ter Mar Recording Studio, Chicago, Illinois
Genre:	Jazz
Length:	32:34
Label:	Argo LP-749
Producer:	Esmond Edwards
Chronology:	Baby Face Willette
Prev Title:	Mo' Rock
Prev Year:	1964

Behind the 8 Ball is an album by organist Baby Face Willette recorded in 1964 and released on the Argo label.^[1]

Reception

Allmusic awarded the album 3 stars stating "Again, it's not quite as good as his Blue Notes (with their stellar supporting casts), but for a look at Willette's roots, Behind the 8-Ball is a solid acquisition, and worth tracking down for devotees".^[2] Douglas Payne reviewed the rerelease for All About Jazz stating "Behind the 8 Ball smokes some of the hottest, grooviest organ jazz imaginable - and catches Willette at his very best. This stuff hits heavier than any of the well-rehearsed music Willette recorded for Blue Note".^[3]

Track listing

All compositions by Roosevelt "Baby Face" Willette except as indicated

1. "Behind the 8 Ball" - 2:22
2. "Song of the Universe" - 7:08
3. "Amen" (Traditional) - 2:34
4. "Tacos Joe" - 3:14
5. "Roll 'Em Pete" (Pete Johnson, Big Joe Turner) - 3:30
6. "Just a Closer Walk with Thee" (Traditional) - 7:00
7. "St. James Infirmary" (Traditional) - 2:24
8. "Sinnin' Sam" (Stix Hooper) - 4:25

Personnel

• Baby Face Willette - organ
• Ben White - guitar
• Jerold Donavon - drums

Notes and References

1. Edwards, D. & Callahan, M. Argo Album Discography, Part 1: Jazz Series (1956-1965) accessed April 17, 2013
2. Huey, S. Allmusic Review, accessed April 17, 2013
3. Payne, D. Baby Face Willette: Behind the 8 Ball, All About Jazz, April 1, 1998