This is one of the better Art Farmer recordings of the 1980s, which is saying a great deal, for the flugelhornist is among the most consistent of all jazz musicians. The two ballads that open and close this set ("Blame It on My Youth" and "I'll Be Around") give Farmer an opportunity to display his warm and attractive sound (with fine support from pianist James Williams, bassist Rufus Reid and drummer Victor Lewis), while the other five pieces (Benny Carter's "Summer Serenade" and more obscure material) add the great tenor saxophonist (and so-so soprano player) Clifford Jordan to the group. It's an enjoyable and very successful outing. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide
Blame It on My Youth
02/04/1988 | Contemporary
All Music Guide Review
Blame It on My Youth Track Listing
Credits of Blame It on My Youth
- Scott Noll
- Engineer
- Arty Skye
- Assistant Engineer
- Jack Williams
- Piano
- Phil Carroll
- Artwork
- Art Farmer Quintet
- Performer
- Jamie Putnam
- Cover Design
- David Gahr
- Photography
- Victor Lewis
- Drums
- Stanley Crouch
- Liner Notes
- George Horn
- Mastering
- Clifford Jordan
- Sax (Soprano), Tenor (Vocal), Sax (Tenor)
- Helen Keane
- Producer
- Danny Kopelson
- Engineer, Remixing
- Art Farmer
- Arranger, Flugelhorn, Main Performer, Performer
- Rufus Reid
- Bass, Bass (Acoustic)
- James Williams
- Piano















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