Behind the 8 Ball

Behind the 8 Ball is an album by organist Baby Face Willette recorded in 1964 and released on the Argo label.

Reception
Allmusic awarded the album 3 stars stating "Again, it's not quite as good as his Blue Notes (with their stellar supporting casts), but for a look at Willette's roots, Behind the 8-Ball is a solid acquisition, and worth tracking down for devotees". Douglas Payne reviewed the rerelease for All About Jazz stating "Behind the 8 Ball smokes some of the hottest, grooviest organ jazz imaginable - and catches Willette at his very best. This stuff hits heavier than any of the well-rehearsed music Willette recorded for Blue Note".

Track listing
All compositions by Roosevelt "Baby Face" Willette except as indicated
 * 1) "Behind the 8 Ball" - 2:22
 * 2) "Song of the Universe" - 7:08
 * 3) "Amen" (Traditional) - 2:34
 * 4) "Tacos Joe" - 3:14
 * 5) "Roll 'Em Pete" (Pete Johnson, Big Joe Turner) - 3:30
 * 6) "Just a Closer Walk with Thee" (Traditional) - 7:00
 * 7) "St. James Infirmary" (Traditional) - 2:24
 * 8) "Sinnin' Sam" (Stix Hooper) - 4:25

Personnel

 * Baby Face Willette - organ
 * Ben White - guitar
 * Jerold Donavon - drums