Salutes Bessie Smith
Salutes Bessie Smith is the second album by American pianist Amina Claudine Myers featuring performances recorded in 1980 for the Leo label.[1]
Reception
The Allmusic review by Michael G. Nastos awarded the album 4½ stars stating "Vocal perfection and landmark recording for this keyboardist and singer. Desert island music. ".[2]
Professional ratings |
Review scores |
Source |
Rating |
Allmusic |
[2] |
Track listing
- All compositions by Amina Claudine Myers except as indicated
- "Wasted Life Blues" (Bessie Smith) - 6:58
- "Dirty No-Gooder's Blues" (Smith) - 4:13
- "Jailhouse Blues" (Smith) - 6:43
- "It Makes My Love Come Down" (Smith) - 3:50
- "The Blues [Straight to You]" - 7:10
- "African Blues" - 14:44
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- Recorded at Big Apple Recording Studios in New York City on June 19 & 22, 1980
Personnel
References