0 Bobbi Humphrey Puffs Flute Power Passion
- Commentary
- by Kingsley H. Smith
- 04/14/2009
When you are the first female artist signed to the legendary Blue Note Records, the expectations are huge.
Bobbi Humphrey did hit the high note, cultivating a string of successful albums injecting R&B roots into a container of smooth contemporary jazz.
She never had a breakthrough hit single, but it didn't matter. Her excellent body of work stands the test of time.
As with most diverse musicians, Bobbi worked with the best, including Stevie Wonder for the memorable track "Home Made Jam."
After a 6 album run with Blue Note (beginning in 1971), she moved to Columbia Records (Epic), where the pressure for a more commercial vibe dominated the shifting style of her music.
Visit the official Bobbi Humphrey Blue Note website.
I have a lost audio interview I did with her way back when that I hope to find one day deep inside of the Powerhouse Radio archive!