Barefoot Sunday Blues
Ramsey Lewis · 1963
36 min · 10 tracks · jazz fusion · jazz-funk
A vibrant blend of jazz and blues with soulful melodies and rhythmic grooves that invite listeners to unwind.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo grooves
- soulful melodies for relaxation
- for afternoon unwinding
- vibrant soundscapes for gatherings
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking high-energy tracks
- prefer longer immersive albums
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 1963, 'Barefoot Sunday Blues' was Ramsey Lewis's first album after his breakthrough success with 'The In Crowd' the previous year. This album marked a period of creative exploration as he began to integrate more blues elements into his established jazz style, showcasing his versatility and appeal.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Herbie Hancock· Chick Corea· George Benson
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Lonely Avenue 2:56
- 2 Don’t Even Kick It Around 4:26
- 3 Salute to Ray Charles 5:51
- 4 Barefoot Sunday Blues 3:35
- 5 Island Blues 2:47
- 6 I Spend My Life 3:42
- 7 Act Like You Mean 2:23
- 8 Sarah Jane 5:20
- 9 The Train Won’t Wait 3:02
- 10 Come On Baby 2:30
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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