In the Beginning

• Artist: Jimmy Yancey
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• Release Date: 1989
• Type: Compilation (best of)
• Genre: Blues

Review

This LP has 12 of the 17 selections that pianist Jimmy Yancey cut during his first recording session. All of the music (plus the missing titles) have been reissued in full on CD by Document but this album has the advantage of also having Rudi Blesh's extensive and informative liner notes. Yancey's subtle boogie-woogie style is heard in prime form on solo performances originally cut for Solo Art. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
Jimmy's Stuff	Jimmy Yancey	Jimmy Yancey	(3:22)
Rolling the Stone	Jimmy Yancey	Jimmy Yancey	(2:42)
Steady Rock Blues	Jimmy Yancey	Jimmy Yancey	(3:01)
P.L.K. Special	Jimmy Yancey	Jimmy Yancey	(3:11)
South Side Stuff	Jimmy Yancey	Jimmy Yancey	(3:08)
Yancey's Getaway	Jimmy Yancey	Jimmy Yancey	(3:12)
La Salle Street Breakdown	Jimmy Yancey	Jimmy Yancey	(3:06)
Two O'Clock Blues	Jimmy Yancey	Jimmy Yancey	(3:01)
Janie's Joys	Jimmy Yancey	Jimmy Yancey	(3:00)
Lean Bacon	Jimmy Yancey	Jimmy Yancey	(3:12)
Big Bear Train	Jimmy Yancey	Jimmy Yancey	(3:11)
Lucille's Lament	Jimmy Yancey	Jimmy Yancey	(3:08)

Credits

Rudi Blesh (Text), George H. Buck, Jr. (Liner Notes), Dan Qualey (Producer), Jimmy Yancey (Vocals), Jimmy Yancey (Piano)