Kidney Stew Is Fine is an album by the American saxophonist/vocalist Eddie "Cleanhead" Vinson recorded in France in 1969, and originally released by the French Black & Blue label as Wee Baby Blues, before being re-released by the Delmark label in the United States.Delmark Records: album details accessed October 31, 2019Wirz' American Music: Illustrated Delmar/Delmark Discography accessed October 31, 2019Both Sides Now: Discography of the Delmar(k) Label accessed October 31, 2019
Reception
AllMusic reviewer Scott Yanow stated " the relatively brief set is the only recording that exists of Vinson, pianist Jay McShann, and guitarist T-Bone Walker playing together ... Vinson, whether singing ... or taking boppish alto solos, is the main star throughout this album, a date that helped launch Vinson's commercial comeback".
Track listing All compositions by Eddie "Cleanhead" Vinson except where noted "Somebody's Gotta Go" (Big Bill Broonzy) − 3:17 "Old Kidney Stew is Fine" − 3:00 "I'm in an Awful Mood" (T-Bone Walker) − 3:16 "Please Send Me Someone to Love" (Percy Mayfield) − 4:08 "Things Ain't What They Used to Be" (Mercer Ellington, Ted Persons) − 4:46 "Old Maid Boogie" − 3:45 "Just a Dream" (Broonzy) − 3:46 "Wait a Minute Baby" − 3:12 "Wee Baby Blues" (Pete Johnson, Big Joe Turner) − 3:17 "Juice Head Baby" − 4:32
Personnel Eddie "Cleanhead" Vinson − alto saxophone, vocals Hal Singer − tenor saxophone T-Bone Walker − guitar Jay McShann − piano Jackie Sampson − bass Paul Gunther – drums
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