Behind the 8 Ball is an album by organist Baby Face Willette recorded in 1964 and released on the Argo label.Edwards, D. & Callahan, M. Argo Album Discography, Part 1: Jazz Series (1956-1965) accessed April 17, 2013
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".Huey, S. Allmusic Review, accessed April 17, 2013 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".Payne, D. Baby Face Willette: Behind the 8 Ball, All About Jazz, April 1, 1998
Track listing All compositions by Roosevelt "Baby Face" Willette except as indicated "Behind the 8 Ball" - 2:22 "Song of the Universe" - 7:08 "Amen" (Traditional) - 2:34 "Tacos Joe" - 3:14 "Roll 'Em Pete" (Pete Johnson, Big Joe Turner) - 3:30 "Just a Closer Walk with Thee" (Traditional) - 7:00 "St. James Infirmary" (Traditional) - 2:24 "Sinnin' Sam" (Stix Hooper) - 4:25
Personnel Baby Face Willette - organ Ben White - guitar Jerold Donavon - drums
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