The Blues Is Now
The Blues Is Now is a 1967 studio album by the American singer Jimmy Witherspoon, accompanied by organist Jack McDuff.
Reception
Thomas Ward reviewed the album for Allmusic and described The Blues Is Now as "arguably the finest" of Witherspoon's Verve albums and described his voice as "...in top form and hugely expressive....A light-night blues classic, this is Witherspoon at his most relaxed and assured and is a joy to listen to".Track listing
- "Sweet Slumber" – 3:53
- "I'm Gonna Move to the [Outskirts of Town]" – 2:48
- "Past Forty Blues" – 4:23
- "S.K. Blues" – 2:25
- "Late One Evening" – 3:03
- "Part Time Woman" – 3:31
- "Good [Rocking Tonight]" – 2:17
- "I Won't Tell a Soul " – 5:20
- "My Baby's Quit Me" – 3:12
- "My Money's Long This Morning, Baby" – 2:11
Personnel
- Jimmy Witherspoon – vocals
- Jack McDuff – arranger, organ
- Leo Johnson, Danny Turner – alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, flute
- Melvin Sparks – guitar
- Jymie Merritt – bass guitar
- Ray Appleton – drums
- Hollis King – art direction
- Lew Futterman – producer
- Nancy Reiner – cover art
- Acy Lehman – cover design
- Val Valentin – engineer
- Ken Druker – executive producer
- Bob [Irwin (recording)|Bob Irwin] – mastering
- Jayme Pieruzzi – mastering
- Raymond Ross – photography
- Bryan Koniarz – reissue producer