Jimmy Witherspoon - The Blues Is Now

Jimmy Witherspoon recorded a series of excellent albums for Verve in the late '60s. Unfortunately, these have not received the attention they deserve, and are frequently relegated in Witherspoon's huge catalog. The Blues Is Now is arguably the finest of these recordings, and Witherspoon's voice is in top form and hugely expressive. Like all of the artist's albums of the decade, it's not the most consistent of listening experiences, but that's of little interest when songs and performances are as good as "My Baby's Quit Me" and Witherspoon's own "Late One Evening." A light-night blues classic, this is Witherspoon at his most relaxed and assured and is a joy to listen to. ~ Thomas Ward, All Music Guide

Name Credits Acy Lehman Cover Design Bob Irwin Mastering Bryan Koniarz Reissue Producer Danny Turner Flute, Sax (Tenor), Sax (Alto), Saxophone Hollis King Art Direction Jack McDuff Conductor, Organ, Arranger Jayme Pieruzzi Mastering Jimmy Witherspoon Guitar, Vocals Jymie Merritt Bass, Bass (Electric) Ken Druker Executive Producer Leo Johnson Saxophone, Flute, Sax (Tenor) Lew Futterman Producer Melvin Sparks Guitar Nicky Reiner Cover Art Ray Appleton Drums Raymond Ross Photography Val Valentin Engineer, Director of Engineering