Ballads & Blues (The Mastersounds album)


Ballads & Blues is an album by The Mastersounds led by vibraphonist Buddy Montgomery with pianist Richie Crabtree, bassist Monk Montgomery and drummer Benny Barth featuring performances recorded in early 1959 and released on the World Pacific label.

Reception

The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow stated "The music is quite accessible, if now difficult to find".

Track listing

  1. "Blues Medley: Bluesology/Purple Sounds/Fontessa" - 6:49
  2. "Heidi" - 3:17
  3. "Little Stevie - 6:52
  4. "Solar" - 4:05
  5. "How Deep Is the Ocean?" - 4:27
  6. "Monk's Ballad" - 4:01
  7. "Mint Julep" - 5:45
  8. "The Champ" - 4:01

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