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Jimmy Witherspoon recorded a series of excellent albums for Verve in the late '60s. Unfortunately, these have not received the attention they deserve, and are frequently relegated in Witherspoon's huge catalog. The Blues Is Now is arguably the finest of these recordings, and Witherspoon's voice is in top form and hugely expressive. Like all of the artist's albums of the decade, it's not the most consistent of listening experiences, but that's of little interest when songs and performances are as good as "My Baby's Quit Me" and Witherspoon's own "Late One Evening." A light-night blues classic, this is Witherspoon at his most relaxed and assured and is a joy to listen to. ~ Thomas Ward, All Music Guide
The Blues Is Now
11/01/1967 | Verve
All Music Guide Review
The Blues Is Now Track Listing
Credits of The Blues Is Now
- Jack McDuff
- Organ, Arranger, Conductor
- Val Valentin
- Engineer, Director of Engineering
- Jimmy Witherspoon
- Guitar, Main Performer, Vocals
- Bob Irwin
- Mastering
- Acy Lehman
- Cover Design
- Raymond Ross
- Photography
- Hollis King
- Art Direction
- Bryan Koniarz
- Reissue Producer
- Ken Druker
- Executive Producer
- Jayme Pieruzzi
- Mastering
- Danny Turner
- Flute, Sax (Alto), Sax (Tenor), Saxophone
- Nicky Reiner
- Cover Art
- Melvin Sparks
- Guitar
- Jymie Merritt
- Bass, Bass (Electric)
- Ray Appleton
- Drums
- Lew Futterman
- Producer
- Leo Johnson
- Flute, Saxophone, Sax (Tenor)
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