Local Color is the second album by blues/jazz pianist and vocalist Mose Allison which was recorded in 1957 and released on the Prestige label.[1] The album features the first recording of Allison's "Parchman Farm" which was later covered by John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers on their album Blues Breakers with Eric Clapton.
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| Released | 1958 | |||
| Recorded | November 8, 1957 | |||
| Studio | Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, New Jersey | |||
| Genre | Blues, jazz | |||
| Length | 35:36 | |||
| Label | Prestige PRLP 7121 | |||
| Producer | Bob Weinstock | |||
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Reception
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [2] |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz | [3] |
Scott Yanow, in his review for Allmusic, says "Allison performs eight instrumentals in a trio... displaying his unusual mixture of country blues and bebop... However it is his vocals on "Lost Mind" and particularly the classic "Parchman Farm" that are most memorable".[2] The Penguin Guide to Jazz praised the rendition of "Lost Mind" and highlighted a rare instance of Allison playing trumpet, on "Trouble in Mind".[3]
Track listing
editAll compositions by Mose Allison except as indicated
- "Carnival" – 2:59
- "Parchman Farm" – 3:17
- "Crepuscular Air" – 3:43
- "Mojo Woman" – 4:04
- "Town" – 3:21
- "Trouble in Mind" (Richard M. Jones) – 3:13
- "Lost Mind" (Percy Mayfield) – 3:31
- "I'll Never Be Free" (Bennie Benjamin, George Weiss) – 5:36
- "Don't Ever Say Goodbye" (Duke Ellington) – 3:12
- "Ain't You a Mess" – 2:40
Personnel
edit- Mose Allison – piano, trumpet on 6, vocals
- Addison Farmer – bass
- Nick Stabulas – drums
References
edit- ^ Prestige Records discography accessed May 16, 2013
- ^ a b Yanow, S. Allmusic listing accessed May 16, 2013
- ^ a b Cook, Richard; Morton, Brian (2008). The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings (9th ed.). Penguin. p. 26. ISBN 978-0-141-03401-0.