The Blues; That's Me! is an album by jazz saxophonist Illinois Jacquet which was recorded in 1969, and released on the Prestige label.

Reception

Scott Yanow of Allmusic stated, "Tenor saxophonist Illinois Jacquet is heard in top form throughout this quintet set... The music, which falls between swing, bop and early R&B, is generally quite exciting... highly recommended".

The Blues; That's Me!

Track listing

All compositions by Illinois Jacquet except where noted. "The Blues; That's Me!" (Tiny Grimes) – 10:28 "Still King" (Frank Foster, Illinois Jacquet) – 3:52 "'Round Midnight" (Thelonious Monk) – 6:53 "The Galloping Latin" – 5:28 "For Once in My Life" (Ron Miller, Orlando Murden) – 7:02 "Every Day I Have the Blues" (Peter Chatman) – 6:25

The Blues; That's Me!

Personnel

Illinois Jacquet – tenor saxophone, bassoon

Wynton Kelly – piano

Tiny Grimes – guitar

Buster Williams – bass

Oliver Jackson – drums

References

1969 albums

Illinois Jacquet albums

Prestige Records albums

Albums produced by Don Schlitten

Albums recorded at Van Gelder Studio

The Blues; That's Me!