Al Kooper, Roy Blumenfeld, Danny Kalb, Tommy Flanders, Steve Katz, Andy Kulberg Of The Blues Project

Released in 1969 on the Verve Forecast label, this self-titled collection functions as a retrospective of the Blues Project. Formed in Greenwich Village during the mid-1960s, the band was instrumental in bridging the gap between traditional folk, blues, and the burgeoning psychedelic rock movement. This particular compilation was assembled to capitalize on the group’s eclectic sound, which featured a rotating roster of influential musicians including Al Kooper and Danny Kalb, who were central figures in the New York folk-rock scene.

The album serves as a curated look at the band's studio output during their most active years. The design and track selection reflect the label’s effort to consolidate the band’s contributions to the era’s progressive rock sound, which was characterized by jazz-influenced instrumentation and soul-infused vocals. Upon its release, the record was viewed by critics as a snapshot of a transitional period in American music history, capturing the specific, sophisticated improvisational style that the Blues Project had pioneered before its members moved on to other influential outfits like Blood, Sweat & Tears.