Album · 1980
Amtrak Blues
- Released
- 27 March 1980
- Label
- Columbia
- Catalogue no.
- JC 36430
- Tracklist
- 10 tracks
- Length
- 39:30
- Country
- US
“Amtrak Blues” is an album by Alberta Hunter, released in 1980 on Columbia. The original release has 10 tracks with a running time of 39:30. Jazz standards on the record include “Always”, “Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out” and “Sweet Georgia Brown”. The line-up features Alberta Hunter (vocals), Aaron Bell (bass), Billy Butler (guitar), Doc Cheatham (trumpet) and Frank Wess (flute, tenor saxophone).
Who played on Amtrak Blues
- Alberta Hunter vocals all tracks
- Aaron Bell bass on 1 track
- Billy Butler guitar on 1 track
- Doc Cheatham trumpet on 1 track
- Frank Wess flute, tenor saxophone on 1 track
- Gerald Cook piano on 1 track
- Jackie Williams membranophone on 1 track
- Norris Turney clarinet, tenor saxophone on 1 track
- Vic Dickenson trombone on 1 track
Tracklist
- A1 The Darktown Strutters Ball — Shelton Brooks 5:24
- A2 Nobody Knows You When You're Down & Out standard — Jimmy Cox 3:51
- A3 I'm Having a Good Time — Alberta Hunter 2:38
- A4 Always standard — Irving Berlin 3:44
- A5 My Handy Man Ain't Handy No More 3:49
- B1 Amtrak Blues 3:24
- B2 Old Fashioned Blues — James P. Johnson, Cecil Mack 4:14
- B3 Sweet Georgia Brown standard — Ben Bernie, Maceo Pinkard 4:12
- B4 A Good Man Is Hard to Find — Eddie Green 4:00
- B5 I've Got a Mind to Ramble 4:13
Production
- Frank Laico engineer
- John Hammond producer
- Raymond Moore mix
More albums by Alberta Hunter
Frequently asked questions
Who played on Amtrak Blues?
The line-up of Amtrak Blues includes Alberta Hunter (vocals), Aaron Bell (bass), Billy Butler (guitar), Doc Cheatham (trumpet), Frank Wess (flute, tenor saxophone), Gerald Cook (piano), Jackie Williams (membranophone) and Norris Turney (clarinet, tenor saxophone).
Which label released Amtrak Blues?
Amtrak Blues was released in 1980 on Columbia (JC 36430).
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