Western Man Explained

Western Man
Type:	Studio
Artist:	Mose Allison
Cover:	Western Man.jpg
Released:	1971
Recorded:	February 2, 3 & 11 and March 3 & 4, 1971
Studio:	Atlantic, New York City Regent, New York City
Genre:	Jazz
Length:	36:47
Label:	Atlantic SD 1584
Producer:	Joel Dorn
Chronology:	Mose Allison
Prev Title:	Hello There, Universe
Prev Year:	1970
Next Title:	Mose in Your Ear
Next Year:	1972

Western Man is an album by American pianist, vocalist and composer Mose Allison recorded for the Atlantic label in 1971.^{[1] [2]}

Reception

Allmusic awarded the album 3 stars stating, "Allison's wry wit is in fine form, and his ironic yet truthful lyrics are always fun to hear". The Penguin Guide to Jazz commented on the distant studio sound quality and the strange choice of drummer.

Track listing

All compositions by Mose Allison except as indicated

1. "If You Only Knew" – 2:40
2. "How Much Truth" – 3:36
3. "Benediction" – 2:00
4. "Night Club" – 2:36
5. "Do Nothing till You Hear from Me" (Duke Ellington, Bob Russell) – 3:13
6. "Mountains" – 5:25
7. "Western Man" – 3:14
8. "Ask Me Nice" – 3:15
9. "Tell Me Something" – 3:43
10. "If You've Got the Money I've Got the Time" (Jim Beck, Lefty Frizzell) – 3:15
11. "Meadows" – 3:50

Personnel

• Mose Allison – piano, electric piano, vocals
• Chuck Rainey – electric bass
• Billy Cobham – drums

Notes and References

1. http://www.jazzdisco.org/atlantic-records/catalog-1500-series/#sd-1584 Atlantic Records Catalog: 1500 series
2. http://moseallison.com/?page_id=119 Mose Allison discography