The Blues; That's Me! is an album by jazz saxophonist Illinois Jacquet which was recorded in 1969, and released on the Prestige label.[1]

The Blues; That's Me!
Studio album by Illinois Jacquet
Released	1969
Recorded	September 16, 1969
Studio	Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jerey
Genre	Jazz
Length	41:13
Label	Prestige PR 7731
Producer	Don Schlitten
Illinois Jacquet chronology
The Soul Explosion (1969) The Blues; That's Me! (1969) Genius at Work (1971)

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[2]
The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide	[3]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings	[4]

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".[2]

Track listing

All compositions by Illinois Jacquet except where noted.

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

Personnel

• Illinois Jacquet – tenor saxophone, bassoon
• Wynton Kelly – piano
• Tiny Grimes – guitar
• Buster Williams – bass
• Oliver Jackson – drums

References