Born to Be Blue
Grant Green · 1985
59 min · 9 tracks · jazz
Soulful guitar melodies entwine with lush arrangements, creating a reflective jazz experience that feels both intimate and expansive.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- long, immersive listening sessions
- steady, consistent energy levels
- reflective and contemplative moods
- dynamic emotional journeys
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1985, 'Born to Be Blue' marked Grant Green's return to the jazz scene after a significant hiatus from recording. This album followed his earlier works in the late 1960s and early 1970s, showcasing his enduring musical prowess and ability to adapt to contemporary jazz sensibilities.
- Stylistic neighbors
- George Benson· Kenny Burrell· Jimmy Ponder
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Someday My Prince Will Come 6:30
- 2 Born to Be Blue 4:54
- 3 Born to Be Blue (alternate take) 4:41
- 4 If I Should Lose You 6:05
- 5 Back in Your Own Back Yard 8:04
- 6 My One and Only Love 5:50
- 7 Count Every Star 6:21
- 8 Cool Blues 7:57
- 9 Outer Space 8:43
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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