Bobbi Humphrey- Blacks And Blues-LP

• Format: LP
• Label: Blue Note, United Artists Records, Inc., United Artists Records, Inc., The Sound Factory, The Mastering Lab, United Artists Records, Inc., Alruby Music, Inc., All Disc Records, Inc
• Catalog number: BN-LA142-G
• Country: US

Copy notes: Some packaging marks keep this from NM

Blacks and Blues finds Bobbi Humphrey blending her flute work seamlessly with the lush arrangements of Larry Mizell, who also conducts and co-produces alongside Chuck Davis. The album moves through grooves like "Harlem River Drive" and the title track with a smoothness shaped by contributions from Fonce Mizell’s clavinet, Freddie Perren’s synthesizer, and King Errisson’s congas. This record offers a thoughtful listening experience where the interplay of acoustic instruments and subtle studio touches creates a refined jazz atmosphere—proof that even focused sessions can have their own kind of dance floor. This 1974 pressing presents Blacks and Blues on vinyl in very clean condition, showing only minor surface marks that won’t distract from playback. The sound is supported by engineering from John Mills, whose work helps keep Humphrey’s solos clear and prominent. With its balance of jazz sophistication and accessible grooves, this record suits those who appreciate detailed musicianship without needing a magnifying glass. If you enjoy jazz that invites you in rather than demands attention, this pressing offers a solid way to enjoy Humphrey’s distinctive voice on flute.

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