Bobbi Humphrey – Blacks and Blues LP

Bobbi Humphrey – Blacks and Blues

Flutist Bobbi Humphrey found wide success with Blacks and Blues (1973), her breakout third album for Blue Note, working with the Mizell Brothers (who had recently hooked up with Donald Byrd to produce the trumpeter’s landmark album Black Byrd) to create a jazz-funk classic for the ages featuring the standout track “Harlem River Drive.” Humphrey’s alluring flute and breezy vocals paired with Larry Mizell’s compelling R&B jazz fusion compositions and production proved a winning combination that would lead to future collaborations on Humphrey’s albums Satin Doll and Fancy Dancer.

This Classic Vinyl Edition is all-analog, mastered by Kevin Gray from the original master tapes, and pressed on 180g vinyl at Optimal.

Tracklist:
A1: Chicago, Damn
A2: Harlem River Drive
A3: Just A Love Child

B1: Blacks And Blues 
B2: Jasper Country Man 
B3: Baby's Gone

Label: Blue Note Records
Released: 1973/2023