The Colorful Strings of Jimmy Woode is the sole album led by American jazz bassist Jimmy Woode featuring tracks recorded in 1957 and released on the Argo label.[1]
| The Colorful Strings of Jimmy Woode | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Studio album by | |
| Released | 1958 |
| Recorded | September 2, 1957 Chicago |
| Genre | Jazz |
| Label | Argo LP 630 |
Reception
edit| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [2] |
Allmusic awarded the album 4 stars stating "this rare opportunity to record as a leader, which first appeared as an Argo LP in 1958, is a welcome look into his abilities as a composer and arranger as well".[2]
Track listing
editAll compositions by Jimmy Woode except as indicated
- "Falmouth Recollections" - 3:06
- "The Way You Look Tonight" (Dorothy Fields, Jerome Kern) - 4:42
- "Foofy for President" - 6:39
- "The Man From Potter's Crossing" - 4:21
- "Dance of the Reluctant Drag" - 4:22
- "Empathy, For Ruth" - 3:24
Personnel
edit- Jimmy Woode - bass, vocals (2)
- Mike Simpson - flute
- Clark Terry - trumpet
- Britt Woodman - trombone
- Porter Kilbert - alto saxophone
- Paul Gonsalves - tenor saxophone
- Ramsey Lewis - piano
- Sam Woodyard - drums
References
edit- ^ Argo Records discography accessed September 18, 2012
- ^ a b Dryden, K. Allmusic Review accessed September 18, 2012