Close Enough for Jazz explained

Close Enough for Jazz
Type:	Album
Artist:	Johnny Lytle
Cover:	Close Enough for Jazz.jpg
Released:	1969
Recorded:	1969 in New York City
Genre:	Jazz
Label:	Solid State SS-18056
Producer:	Sonny Lester
Chronology:	Johnny Lytle
Prev Title:	Be Proud
Prev Year:	1969
Next Title:	The Soulful Rebel
Next Year:	1971

Close Enough for Jazz is an album by vibraphonist Johnny Lytle recorded in 1969 and originally issued on the Solid State label.^{[1] [2] [3]}

Reception

The Allmusic review by Craig Lytle states "Johnny Lytle was always true to his vibes. In other words, the passion he had for playing his music through his vibes was ever so present on each outing. This album is no different".

Track listing

All compositions by Johnny Lytle except as indicated

1. "Tenderly" (Walter Gross, Jack Lawrence) – 3:03
2. "Just a Little Bit of Holiness" – 2:44
3. "Gwink" – 3:40
4. "Embraceable You" (George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin) – 3:55
5. "At Last" (Mack Gordon, Harry Warren) – 2:47
6. "Close Enough for Jazz" – 4:40
7. "Agapee/Polemos" – 6:28
8. "Baby, You Make Me Feel So Good" – 4:55

Personnel

• Johnny Lytle – vibraphone, xylophone
• Billy Nunn – organ
• Paul West – bass
• Josell Carter – drums
• Lawrence Killian – congas
• Marcel Lytle – vocals (track 8)

Notes and References

1. http://www.jazzdisco.org/johnny-lytle/catalog/#solid-state-ss-18056 Johnny lytle catalog
2. Payne, D., Johnny Lytle discography accessed April 14, 2015
3. http://www.jazzlists.com/SJ_Label_Solid_State_18000.htm Solid State Records discography