Ballads & Blues is an album by The Mastersounds led by vibraphonist Buddy Montgomery with pianist Richie Crabtree, bassist Monk Montgomery and drummer Benny Barth featuring performances recorded in early 1959 and released on the World Pacific label.The Mastersounds Catalog accessed March 4, 2016Edwards, D., Eyries, P. and Callahan, M. World Pacific Album Discography accessed March 4, 2016
Reception
The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow stated "The music is quite accessible, if now difficult to find".
Track listing "Blues Medley: Bluesology/Purple Sounds/Fontessa" (Milt Jackson/Dizzy Gillespie/John Lewis) - 6:49 "Heidi" (Richie Crabtree) - 3:17 "Little Stevie (Monk Montgomery) - 6:52 "Solar" (Miles Davis) - 4:05 "How Deep Is the Ocean?" (Irving Berlin) - 4:27 "Monk's Ballad" (Monk Montgomery) - 4:01 "Mint Julep" (Rudy Toombs) - 5:45 "The Champ" (Gillespie) - 4:01
Personnel Buddy Montgomery - vibraphone Richie Crabtree - piano Monk Montgomery - Fender electric bass Benny Barth - drums
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