Behind the 8 Ball

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

Behind the 8 Ball
Studio album by Baby Face Willette
Released	1965
Recorded	November 30, 1964 Ter Mar Recording Studio, Chicago, Illinois
Genre	Jazz
Length	32:34
Label	Argo LP-749
Producer	Esmond Edwards
Baby Face Willette chronology
Mo' Rock (1964) Behind the 8 Ball (1965)

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[2]

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

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