1973 live album by Joe Williams
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Joe Williams Live is a live album by Joe Williams featuring Cannonball Adderley 's Septet recorded at Fantasy Studios ' Studio "A" in front of a live audience and released on the Fantasy label.[ 2] [ 3] [ 4]
Reception
The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 4 stars and states that "the singer easily steals the show on a searing version of 'Goin' to Chicago Blues,' and his own 'Who She Do,' and a few unusual songs, including Duke Ellington's 'Heritage.' "[ 5]
Track listing
All compositions by Joe Williams except as indicated
"Who She Do" – 4:23
"On Green Dolphin Street " (Bronisław Kaper , Ned Washington ) – 4:59
"Heritage" (Duke Ellington ) – 3:19
"Sad Song" (Will Tilghman) – 4:40
"Goin' to Chicago Blues" (Count Basie , Jimmy Rushing ) – 6:45
"A Beautiful Friendship" (Donald Kahn, Stanley Styne) – 3:20
"Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow" (Tom McIntosh ) – 3:39
"Tell Me Where to Scratch (I Want to Love You Baby)" – 3:53
"Medley: All Blues /Goin' to Chicago Blues/C.C. Rider " (Miles Davis /Basie, Rushing/Ma Rainey ) – 9:48 Bonus track on CD reissue
Personnel
References
Years given are for the recording(s), not first release, unless stated otherwise.
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