Young Blues

Young Blues is the second album led by jazz organist Larry Young. It was recorded in 1960 and released on the New Jazz label.

Reception

The Allmusic site awarded the album 4½ stars, noting, "the best from his early period before he completely shook off the influence of Jimmy Smith... Recommended as a good example of his pre-Blue Note work."

Track listing

All compositions by Larry Young except as indicated

1. "Young Blues" - 6:28
2. "A Midnight Angel" (Morris Bailey) - 2:24
3. "African Blues" - 4:55
4. "Little White Lies" (Walter Donaldson) - 4:15
5. "Minor Dream" (Ray Draper) - 5:03
6. "Something New/Something Blue" - 7:25
7. "Nica's Dream" (Horace Silver) - 6:39

Personnel

• Larry Young - organ
• Thornel Schwartz - guitar
• Wendell Marshall - bass
• Jimmie Smith - drums

References