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The Blues; That’s Me! is an album by jazz saxophonist Illinois Jacquet which was recorded in 1969, and released on the Prestige label.

Scott Yanow of Allmusic stated, “Tenor saxophonist Illinois Jacquet is heard in top form throughout this quintet set… The music, which falls between swing, bop and early R&B, is generally quite exciting… highly recommended”.

Track listing:
All compositions by Illinois Jacquet except where noted.

“The Blues; That’s Me!” (Tiny Grimes) – 10:28
“Still King” (Frank Foster, Illinois Jacquet) – 3:52
“‘Round Midnight” (Thelonious Monk) – 6:53
“The Galloping Latin” – 5:28
“For Once in My Life” (Ron Miller, Orlando Murden) – 7:02
“Every Day I Have the Blues” (Peter Chatman) – 6:25

Personnel:
Illinois Jacquet – tenor saxophone, bassoon
Wynton Kelly – piano
Tiny Grimes – guitar
Buster Williams – bass
Oliver Jackson – drums

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Released: 1969
Recorded: September 16, 1969
Studio: Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey
Length: 41:13
Label: Prestige
PR 7731
Producer: Don Schlitten