Salutes Bessie Smith

Salutes Bessie Smith is the second album by American pianist Amina Claudine Myers, recorded in 1980 for the Leo label.

Reception
The AllMusic review by Michael G. Nastos stated: "Vocal perfection and landmark recording for this keyboardist and singer. Desert island music".

Track listing

 * All compositions by Amina Claudine Myers except as indicated


 * 1) "Wasted Life Blues" (Bessie Smith) - 6:58
 * 2) "Dirty No-Gooder's Blues" (Smith) - 4:13
 * 3) "Jailhouse Blues" (Smith) - 6:43
 * 4) "It Makes My Love Come Down" (Smith) - 3:50
 * 5) "The Blues [Straight to You]" - 7:10
 * 6) "African Blues" - 14:44
 * Recorded at Big Apple Recording Studios in New York City on June 19 & 22, 1980

Personnel

 * Amina Claudine Myers - piano, organ, voice
 * Cecil McBee - bass
 * Jimmy Lovelace - drums, bells