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Bobbi Humphrey
Blacks & Blues
Blue Note
BN-LA142-G

Condition: Cover is VG, light wear & discoloring. Cut-out bottom right corner. Record is VG+.
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Barbara Ann ("Bobbi") Humphrey (born April 25, 1950) is an and who plays , and styles. Bobbi Humphrey has performed for audiences around the world.

She was born in , and raised in . Humphrey graduated from in 1968. Her flute training included classical and styles in high school. She continued her studies at and . saw Humphrey play at a talent contest at Southern Methodist, and inspired her to pursue a musical career in . She followed his advice, getting her first big break performing at the on Amateur Night. She eventually began playing regularly throughout the city, including a gig with .

By 1972, she was recording for the Blue Note Jazz label, one of the first female instrumentalists to do so. Humphrey has played with well-known musicians, ranging from to . Guitarist and Humphrey were guest musicians on Humphrey's friend 's single "Another Star" from his (1976) album. In 1976, she was named Best Female Instrumentalist by Billboard. In 1994 Humphrey launched her label, Paradise Sounds Records, releasing Passion Flute, which continues to be one of her best-selling recordings.

Bobbi Humphrey has played at the , , , , Russian River Jazz Festival (Northern California), and other venues around the world.

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