What It Is (Boogaloo Joe Jones album)

What It Is is the sixth album by guitarist Boogaloo Joe Jones which was recorded in 1971 and released on the Prestige label.

Reception

Allmusic awarded the album 3 stars stating "Jones has his cult following, but as soul-jazz goes, this is kind of run of the mill: good for background, but not captivating foreground listening".

Track listing

All compositions by Joe Jones except where noted

1. "Ain't No Sunshine" (Bill Withers) - 5:30
2. "I Feel the Earth Move" (Carole King) - 6:10
3. "Fadin'" - 7:00
4. "What It Is" - 7:00
5. "Let Them Talk" (Sonny Thompson) - 5:45
6. "Inside Job" - 6:15

Personnel

• Boogaloo Joe Jones - guitar
• Grover Washington Jr. - tenor saxophone
• Butch Cornell - organ
• Jimmy Lewis - electric bass
• Bernard Purdie - drums
• Buddy Caldwell - congas, bongos

References