James Moody (album) explained

James Moody
Type:	Studio
Artist:	James Moody
Cover:	James Moody (album).jpg
Released:	1959
Recorded:	August 1959 Chicago
Genre:	Jazz
Length:	37:53
Label:	Argo LP 648
Producer:	Jack Tracy
Chronology:	James Moody
Prev Title:	Last Train from Overbrook
Prev Year:	1958
Next Title:	Hey! It's James Moody
Next Year:	1960

James Moody is a self-titled album by saxophonist James Moody recorded in 1959 and released on the Argo label.^{[1] [2] [3]}

Reception

Tim Sendra of Allmusic reviewed the album stating: "This record is a fine example of what makes Moody so wonderful; his exuberance, thoughtfulness, and soul make him one of the greats. If you haven't discovered him yet, this is a good place to start. If you're already hip to the man, this is a vital addition to your collection".^[4]

Track listing

All compositions by James Moody, except as indicated

1. "Darben the Redd Foxx" - 3:53
2. "Little Girl Blue" (Lorenz Hart, Richard Rodgers) - 3:11
3. "Casbah" Tadd Dameron - mis titled as Out of Nowhere (Johnny Green, Edward Heyman) - 6:31
4. "Daahoud" (Clifford Brown) - 6:00
5. "Yesterdays" (Otto Harbach, Jerome Kern) - 4:05
6. "Cookie" (Gene Kee) - 2:41
7. "With Malice Toward None" (Tom McIntosh) - 3:21
8. "R.B.Q." (Gene Kee) - 8:11

Personnel

• James Moody - alto saxophone (track 3) tenor saxophone, (tracks 4,6 and 8) and flute (1,2,5 and 7)
• Johnny Coles - trumpet
• Tom McIntosh - trombone
  • Musa Kaliem - baritone saxophone Gene Kee - piano
• John Latham - bass
• Clarence Johnston - drums

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 5, 2013
3. http://www.jazzdisco.org/james-moody/catalog/#argo-lp-648 James Moody catalogue
4. Sendra, T. Allmusic Review, February 5, 2013