My Babe is an album by saxophonist Bunky Green recorded in Chicago in 1960 but not released on the Vee-Jay label until 1965.Edwards, D. & Callahan, M. Both Sides Now: Vee-Jay Album Discography, Part 3: Jazz Series (1959-1978) accessed August 6, 2019Lyles, R. Bunky Green discography accessed August 6, 2019 It was also released on the label subsidiary Exodus Records in 1966.Both Sides Now: Exodus Album Discography accessed August 6, 2019
Reception
Allmusic reviewer Jim Todd called it a "superior hard bop date" stating "Green's sound is distinguished by a finely controlled, soft articulation. It's not the squealing, serpentine legato of Eric Dolphy, but there are similarities. Green's approach allows him to play continuous streams of ideas rippled with the modulations of his subtle tonguing".
Track listing All compositions by Bunky Green, except where indicated. "My Babe" (Traditional) – 6:32 "Polka Dots and Moonbeams" (Jimmy Van Heusen, Johnny Burke) – 4:53 "Counter Punch" – 4:12 "Step High" – 5:29 "Don't Blame Me" (Dorothy Fields, Jimmy McHugh) – 9:04 "Cecile" (Donald Byrd) – 04:38
Personnel Bunky Green - alto saxophone Donald Byrd – trumpet Jimmy Heath – tenor saxophone Wynton Kelly – piano Larry Ridley – bass Jimmy Cobb – drums
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