title: Behind the 8 Ball
text: # Behind the 8 Ball
  
  Behind the 8 Ball is an album by organist Baby Face Willette recorded in 1964 and released on the Argo label.
  
  ## Reception
  
  Professional ratings :
  
  | Review scores ||
  | - | - |
  | Source | Rating |
  | Allmusic | |
  
  Allmusic awarded the album 3 stars stating "Again, it's not quite as good as his Blue Notes (with their stellar supporting casts), but for a look at Willette's roots, Behind the 8-Ball is a solid acquisition, and worth tracking down for devotees". Douglas Payne reviewed the rerelease for All About Jazz stating "Behind the 8 Ball smokes some of the hottest, grooviest organ jazz imaginable - and catches Willette at his very best. This stuff hits heavier than any of the well-rehearsed music Willette recorded for Blue Note".
  
  ## Track listing
  
  All compositions by Roosevelt "Baby Face" Willette except as indicated
  
  * "Behind the 8 Ball" - 2:22
  * "Song of the Universe" - 7:08
  * "Amen" (Traditional) - 2:34
  * "Tacos Joe" - 3:14
  * "Roll 'Em Pete" (Pete Johnson, Big Joe Turner) - 3:30
  * "Just a Closer Walk with Thee" (Traditional) - 7:00
  * "St. James Infirmary" (Traditional) - 2:24
  * "Sinnin' Sam" (Stix Hooper) - 4:25
  
  ## Personnel
  
  * Baby Face Willette - organ
  * Ben White - guitar
  * Jerold Donavon - drums
  