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…Where Would I Be? is an album by guitarist Jim Hall which was recorded in 1971 and first released on the Milestone label.

Reception
Although the rhythm section was more “modern” than he usually used (keyboardist Benny Aronov, bassist Malcolm Cecil, and Airto Moreira on drums and percussion), guitarist Jim Hall (who always had a harmonically advanced style anyway) has little difficulty adapting to the fresh setting. Highlights of the well-rounded CD reissue include Hall’s “Simple Samba,” “Baubles, Bangles and Beads,” an unaccompanied “I Should Care,” and Milton Nascimento’s “Vera Cruz.” (AllMusic).

Track listing:
All compositions by Jim Hall except where noted.

“Simple Samba” – 4:18
“Where Would I Be?” (Jane Herbert) – 5:11
“Careful” – 4:54
“Baubles, Bangles, & Beads” (Robert Wright, George Forrest) – 3:26
“Minotaur” – 8:08
“I Should Care” (Axel Stordahl, Paul Weston, Sammy Cahn) – 3:50
“Vera Cruz” (Milton Nascimento) – 3:55
“Goodbye, My Love” (Herbert) – 5:37

Personnel:
Jim Hall – guitar
Benny Aronov – piano, electric piano (tracks 1-5, 7 & 8)
Malcolm Cecil – bass (tracks 1-5, 7 & 8)
Airto Moreira – drums, percussion (tracks 1-5, 7 & 8)

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Released: 1972
Recorded: July 1971
Studio Mediasound Studios, NYC
Length: 39:19
Label: Milestone
MSP 9037
Producer: Dick Katz