BOBBI HUMPHREY — Flute-In (1971) RM | Two Version | SHM-CD | Blue Note, The Masterworks Series | APE + FLAC (image+.tracks+.cue), lossless

A landmark signing, Bobbi Humphrey was the first female ever signed by Blue Note Records. Her debut pays homage to songs popularized by others, no original material made it pass the drawing board. The petite flautist from Texas sticks to tradition on covers of "Ain't No Sunshine," and "It's Too Late," her flute conveying the songs' sentiment, and sadness as convincingly as any voice in music. Jazz roots spar with funk and soul influences on Lee Morgan's "Sidewinder," and Eddie Harris' "Set Me Free." The fight continues on Ben E. King's "Spanish Harlem," and which has more bounce and rhythm than the original. Bobbi displays dexterity and power throughout her coming out, mainstream LP. Andrew Hamilton
Tracklist :
1. Ain't No Sunshine 2:30
 Bill Withers
2. It's Too Late 3:05
 Carole. King / Tony Stern

3. Sidewinder 6:13
 Lee Morgan
4. Sad Bag 5:05
 Dick Griffin
5. Spanish Harlem 3:45
 Jerry Leiber / Phil Spector
6. Don't Knock My Funk 4:36
 W. Marcus Bey
7. Set Us Free 5:48
 W. Marcus Bey
Credits :
Bobbi Humphrey - Flute
Billy Harper - Sax Tenor
Lee Morgan - Trumpet
Gene Bertoncini - Guitar
Hank Jones, Frank Owens - Piano
Gordon Edwards, George Duvivier - Bass
Idris Muhammad, Jimmy Johnson Jr. - Drums
George Devens - Marimba, Percussion, Vibraphone
Ray Armando - Conga