Goin' to Kansas City Blues explained
| Goin' to Kansas City Blues |
| Type: | Studio |
| Artist: | Jimmy Witherspoon with Jay McShann and His Band |
| Cover: | Goin' to Kansas City Blues.jpg |
| Released: | 1958 |
| Recorded: | December 4 & 5, 1957 |
| Studio: | RCA's 24th Street Studios, NYC |
| Genre: | Jazz |
| Length: | 44:56 CD reissue with additional track |
| Label: | RCA Victor
LPM 1639 |
| Producer: | Brad McCuen |
| Chronology: | Jimmy Witherspoon |
| Prev Title: | New Orleans Blues |
| Prev Year: | 1957 |
| Next Title: | Feelin' the Spirit |
| Next Year: | 1959 |
Goin' to Kansas City Blues is an album by vocalist Jimmy Witherspoon with pianist Jay McShann and His Band that was recorded in 1957 and released by the RCA Victor label.[1]
Reception
Richie Unterberger of AllMusic stated, "A reunion of sorts with McShann, with whom Witherspoon had sung for four years in the late '40s. A relaxed, swinging set that bisects jazz and blues, it holds no great surprises, but 'Spoon fans will find this an enjoyable and accomplished record".
Track listing
- "The Jumpin' Blues" (Jay McShann, Charlie Parker) – 3:03
- "Until the Real Thing Comes Along" (Sammy Cahn, Saul Chaplin, L.E. Freeman, Mann Holiner, Alberta Nichols) – 2:47
- "Hootie Blues" (McShann, Parker) – 3:20
- "Rain Is Such a Lonesome Sound" (Jimmy Witherspoon) – 3:16
- "Confessin' the Blues" (McShann, Walter Brown) – 4:15
- "Piney Brown Blues" (Pete Johnson, Big Joe Turner) – 5:29
- "Froggy Bottom" (John T. Williams) – 2:36
- "Gee, Baby, Ain't I Good to You" (Don Redman, Andy Razaf) – 3:17
- "Blue Monday" (Witherspoon) – 3:40
- "Ooh Wee, Then the Lights Go Out" (Willie Dixon) – 2:55
- "Cloudy" (Mary Lou Williams) – 3:14 Additional track on CD reissue
- "Fare Thee Honey, Fare Thee Well" (J. Mayo Williams, John Akers) – 3:30 Additional track on CD reissue
- "Ride On" (Skeets Tolbert) – 3:30 Additional track on CD reissue
Personnel
- Jimmy Witherspoon – vocals
- Jay McShann – piano
- Emmett Berry (tracks 2, 4, 7, 8 & 10–13), Ray Copeland (tracks 1, 3, 5, 6 & 9) – trumpet
- J. C. Higginbotham – trombone
- Hilton Jefferson – alto saxophone
- Seldon Powell – tenor saxophone
- Haywood Henry (tracks 1, 3, 5, 6 & 9), Al Sears (tracks 2, 4, 7, 8 & 10–13) – baritone saxophone
- Kenny Burrell – guitar
- Gene Ramey – bass
- Mousey Alexander – drums
- Budd Johnson – arranger
Notes and References
- https://www.bsnpubs.com/rca/rca/06%20-%20LPM%201600-1899.pdf Both Sides Now: RCA Victor 12 Inch Popular Series LPM/LSP 1600–1899
