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Flute 'n the Blues

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Released
  
1956

Release date
  
1956

Genre
  
Jazz

Artist
  
James Moody

Label
  
Argo

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Recorded
  
November 1, 1956 Chicago

Flute 'n the Blues (1956)
  
Moody's Mood for Love (1956)

Similar
  
James Moody albums, Jazz albums

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Flute 'n the Blues is an album by saxophonist James Moody recorded in 1956 and released on the Argo label. The album is notable as Moody's first recording featuring him on flute.

Contents

James moody flute n the blues


Reception

Scott Yanow of Allmusic reviewed the album stating "The basic material (mostly standards and blues) are given spirited and swinging treatment by the underrated group".

Track listing

  1. "Flute 'n the Blues" (Harold Newboldt, James Moody, Arthur Boyd) - 4:06
  2. "Birdland Story" (Eddie Jefferson, Moody) - 2:29
  3. "It Could Happen to You" (Jimmy Van Heusen, Johnny Burke) - 2:40
  4. "I Cover the Waterfront" (Edward Heyman, Johnny Green) - 2:40
  5. "Body and Soul" (Heyman, Green, Robert Sour, Frank Eyton) - 7:21
  6. "Breaking the Blues" (John Adriano Acea) - 4:07
  7. "Parker's Mood" (Charlie Parker) - 3:20
  8. "Easy Living" (Leo Robin, Ralph Rainger) - 3:52
  9. "Boo's Tune" (Florence Pleasant) - 3:42
  10. "Richard's Blues" (Moody, Newboldt) - 4:37

Personnel

  • James Moody - tenor saxophone, alto saxophone, flute
  • Johnny Coles - trumpet
  • William Shepherd - trombone
  • Pee Wee Moore - baritone saxophone
  • Jimmy Boyd - piano, peck horn
  • John Latham - bass
  • Clarence Johnston - drums
  • Eddie Jefferson - vocals (tracks 2, 4 & 7)

    • Songs

    1Flute 'N the Blues4:09
    2Birdland Story2:34
    3It Could Happen to You2:43

    References

    Flute 'n the Blues Wikipedia
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