Blues for the Viet Cong


Blues for the Viet Cong is the debut album led by American jazz pianist Stanley Cowell recorded in 1969 and first released on the British Polydor label then later released on the Freedom label.

Reception

In his review for AllMusic, Scott Yanow states "Cowell's style at the time was often modal and already quite powerful".

Track listing

All compositions by Stanley Cowell except as indicated
  1. "Departure" - 7:08
  2. "Sweet Song" - 3:02
  3. "The Shuttle" - 8:07
  4. "You Took Advantage of Me" - 4:47
  5. "Blues for the Viet Cong" - 4:18
  6. "Wedding March" - 2:49
  7. "Photon in a Paper World" - 9:03
  8. "Travellin' Man" - 3:34

Personnel