Witherspoon, Jimmy
Hunh!
Rare & Collectible Vinyl Records

1970 US original. Glossy, VG+ vinyl. Tiny hole punch to bottom right corner. Hunh! finds Jimmy Witherspoon stretching beyond straight blues into a broader soul-jazz and funk-tinged palette. His voice—gravelly, seasoned, and rhythmically assured—remains the focal point, carrying equal parts grit and warmth.

The arrangements lean into early-’70s grooves, with tighter rhythm sections and a touch of contemporary sheen, yet Witherspoon never sounds out of place. He phrases with confidence, shaping each line with lived-in authority rather than flash.

For listeners familiar with his earlier big band and blues recordings, Hunh! offers an intriguing snapshot of evolution—rooted in tradition, but responsive to the era’s changing soundscape. A solid, groove-driven chapter in a long and respected career.