Buck & Buddy Blow the Blues is an album by trumpeter Buck Clayton and saxophonist Buddy Tate which was recorded in 1961 and released on the Swingville label.Prestige Records Discography: Swingville Series accessed June 30, 2017Swingville Label Discography accessed June 30, 2017Enciclopedia del Jazz: Buck Clayton accessed June 30, 2017Sir Charles Thompson Discography 1960–1969 accessed June 30, 2017
Reception
Scott Yanow of AllMusic states, "Although the musicians all play well on this mainstream set, few surprises or exciting moments occur and the performances are not as memorable as one would expect".
Track listing All compositions by Buck Clayton except where noted. "Rompin' at Red Bank" (Buddy Tate) – 6:36 "Blue Creek" (Tate) – 6:30 "A Swinging Doll" – 3:54 "Dallas Delight" – 4:35 "Don't Mind If I Do" (Tate) – 8:05 "Blue Breeze" – 4:11 "Blue Ebony" – 5:55
Personnel Buck Clayton – trumpet Buddy Tate – tenor saxophone, clarinet Sir Charles Thompson – piano Gene Ramey – bass Gus Johnson – drums
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