Flute 'n the Blues
1956 studio album by James Moody
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Studio album by James Moody | ||||
Released | 1956 | |||
Recorded | November 1, 1956 Chicago | |||
Genre | Jazz | |||
Label | Argo LP 603 | |||
Producer | Dave Usher | |||
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Flute 'n the Blues is an album by saxophonist James Moody recorded in 1956 and released on the Argo label.[1][2] The album was Moody's first recording featuring him on flute.[3]
Reception
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Scott Yanow, writing for AllMusic, stated: "The basic material (mostly standards and blues) are given spirited and swinging treatment by the underrated group".[4]
Track listing
- "Flute 'n the Blues" (Harold Newboldt, James Moody, Arthur Boyd) – 4:06
- "Birdland Story" (Eddie Jefferson, Moody) – 2:29
- "It Could Happen to You" (Jimmy Van Heusen, Johnny Burke) – 2:40
- "I Cover the Waterfront" (Edward Heyman, Johnny Green) – 2:40
- "Body and Soul" (Heyman, Green, Robert Sour, Frank Eyton) – 4:23
- "Breaking the Blues" (John Adriano Acea) – 4:07
- "Parker's Mood" (Charlie Parker) – 3:20
- "Easy Living" (Leo Robin, Ralph Rainger) – 3:52
- "Boo's Tune" (Florence Pleasant) – 3:42
- "Richard's Blues" (Moody, Newboldt) – 4:37
Personnel
- James Moody – tenor saxophone, alto saxophone, flute
- Johnny Coles – trumpet – featured on track 8
- William Shepherd – trombone – featured on track 3
- Pee Wee Moore – baritone saxophone
- Jimmy Boyd – piano, peck horn
- John Latham – bass
- Clarence Johnston – drums
- Eddie Jefferson – vocals (tracks 2, 4 & 7)
References
- ^ James Moody discography Archived January 17, 2016, at the Wayback Machine accessed February 4, 2013
- ^ Edwards, D. & Callahan, M. Argo Album Discography, Part 1: Jazz Series (1956–1965) accessed February 4, 2013
- ^ James Moody catalogue accessed February 5, 2013
- ^ a b Yanow, S. Allmusic Review, February 1, 2013
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James Moody
albums
- Wail, Moody, Wail
- Moody
- James Moody's Moods
- Hi Fi Party
- Flute 'n the Blues
- Moody's Mood for Love
- Last Train from Overbrook
- James Moody
- Hey! It's James Moody
- Moody with Strings
- Another Bag
- Great Day
- Comin' On Strong
- Moody and the Brass Figures
- The Blues and Other Colors
- Don't Look Away Now!
- Never Again!
- Feelin' It Together
- Moody 4B
- Night Flight (with Gil Fuller)
recordings