| Behind the 8 Ball | ||||
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| Released | 1965 | |||
| Recorded | November 30, 1964 Ter Mar Recording Studio, Chicago, Illinois | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 32:34 | |||
| Label | Argo LP-749 | |||
| Producer | Esmond Edwards | |||
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Behind the 8 Ball is an album by organist Baby Face Willette recorded in 1964 and released on the Argo label. [1]
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [2] |
Allmusic awarded the album 3 stars stating "Again, it's not quite as good as his Blue Notes (with their stellar supporting casts), but for a look at Willette's roots, Behind the 8-Ball is a solid acquisition, and worth tracking down for devotees". [2] Douglas Payne reviewed the rerelease for All About Jazz stating "Behind the 8 Ball smokes some of the hottest, grooviest organ jazz imaginable - and catches Willette at his very best. This stuff hits heavier than any of the well-rehearsed music Willette recorded for Blue Note". [3]
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