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song " At Last," which at the time of the ''Stop and Listen'' recording sessions was on the R&B and

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through Etta James' hit recording of the song.

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review by Steve Huey awarded the album 4½ stars and stated "With Blue Note's extraordinary stable of talent, it's a shame that Willette never led another session for the label, which makes ''Stop and Listen'' that much more essential for soul-jazz fans".Huey, S.

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accessed October 29, 2010

Track listing

:''All compositions by Baby Face Willette except as indicated'' # " Willow Weep for Me" ( Ann Ronell) - 8:14 # "Chances Are Few" - 7:41 # "Jumpin' Jupiter" - 5:11 # "Stop and Listen" - 4:38 # " At Last" (

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) - 7:19 # "Soul Walk" - 5:23 # " Work Song" ( Nat Adderley) - 4:53 # "

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) - 6:24 Bonus track on CD reissue

Personnel

* Baby Face Willette –

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* Grant Green – guitar * Ben Dixon –

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References

{{Authority control Blue Note Records albums Baby Face Willette albums 1961 albums Albums produced by Alfred Lion Albums recorded at Van Gelder Studio