The Blues; That's Me! is an album by jazz saxophonist Illinois Jacquet which was recorded in 1969, and released on the Prestige label.Prestige Records discography accessed April 18, 2013
Reception
Scott Yanow of Allmusic stated, "Tenor saxophonist Illinois Jacquet is heard in top form throughout this quintet set... The music, which falls between swing, bop and early R&B, is generally quite exciting... highly recommended".Yanow, S. Allmusic listing accessed April 18, 2013
Track listing All compositions by Illinois Jacquet except where noted. "The Blues; That's Me!" (Tiny Grimes) – 10:28 "Still King" (Frank Foster, Illinois Jacquet) – 3:52 "'Round Midnight" (Thelonious Monk) – 6:53 "The Galloping Latin" – 5:28 "For Once in My Life" (Ron Miller, Orlando Murden) – 7:02 "Every Day I Have the Blues" (Peter Chatman) – 6:25
Personnel Illinois Jacquet – tenor saxophone, bassoon Wynton Kelly – piano Tiny Grimes – guitar Buster Williams – bass Oliver Jackson – drums
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