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]
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| Released | 1956 | |||
| Recorded | November 1, 1956 Chicago | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Label | Argo LP 603 | |||
| Producer | Dave Usher | |||
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Reception
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| Allmusic |   [4] |
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
edit- "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
edit- 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
edit- ^ 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