Rights of Swing

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Released 1961 Rights of Swing(1961) Greek Cooking(1967) Release date 1961 Label Candid Records		Length 38:59 Artist Phil Woods Producer Nat Hentoff Genre Jazz

Recorded January 26 and February 10, 1961 Studio Nola Penthouse Studio, New York City Similar Phil Woods albums, Jazz albums

Phil woods from the album rights of swing part iv scherzo

Rights of Swing is the sole album led by saxophonist Phil Woods featuring performances recorded in early 1961 and originally released on the Candid label.

Phil woods prelude and part i

Reception

Scott Yanow of Allmusic says, "The colorful arrangements use the distinctive horns in inventive fashion and the music (which leaves room for many concise solos) holds one's interest throughout. One of Phil Woods' finest recordings, it's a true gem".