Blacks and Blues

Blacks and Blues is the third studio album by American jazz flutist Bobbi Humphrey. The album was recorded in 1973 and released on the Blue Note label.

Reception

The Allmusic review by Steve Huey awarded the album 4½ stars stating "Bobbi Humphrey scored her biggest hit with her third album Blacks and Blues, an utterly delightful jazz-funk classic that helped make her a sensation at Montreux... Overall, the album's cumulative effect is like a soft summer breeze, perfect for beaches, barbecues, and cruising with the top down".

Track listing

All compositions by Larry Mizell

"Chicago, Damn" – 6:31

"Harlem River Drive" – 7:50

"Just a Love Child" – 6:34

"Blacks and Blues" – 4:37

"Jasper Country Man" – 5:14

"Baby's Gone" – 8:48

Recorded at The Sound Factory, Los Angeles, California on June 6, 7 & 8, 1973

Personnel

Bobbi Humphrey – flute, vocals

Jerry Peters – piano, electric piano

Fonce Mizell – clavinet, trumpet, vocals

Freddie Perren – synthesizer, vocals

David T. Walker – guitar

Chuck Rainey – electric bass

Harvey Mason – drums

Stephanie Spruill – percussion

Chuck Davis – vocals

Larry Mizell – vocals, arranger, conductor

References

Blue Note Records albums

Bobbi Humphrey albums

1973 albums

Albums produced by the Mizell Brothers

Jazz-funk albums