Flute 'n the Blues explained

Flute 'n the Blues
Type:	Studio
Artist:	James Moody
Cover:	Flute 'n the Blues.jpg
Released:	1956
Recorded:	November 1, 1956 Chicago
Genre:	Jazz
Label:	Argo LP 603
Producer:	Dave Usher
Chronology:	James Moody
Prev Title:	Wail, Moody, Wail
Prev Year:	1955
Next Title:	Moody's Mood for Love
Next Year:	1956

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

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

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) – 4:23
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 – 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)

Notes and References

1. http://www.varelasite.com.ar/moodydisco.htm James Moody discography
2. Edwards, D. & Callahan, M. Argo Album Discography, Part 1: Jazz Series (1956–1965) accessed February 4, 2013
3. http://www.jazzdisco.org/james-moody/catalog/#argo-lp-603 James Moody catalogue
4. Yanow, S. Allmusic Review, February 1, 2013