McPherson's Mood explained

McPherson's Mood
Type:	Studio
Artist:	Charles McPherson
Cover:	McPherson's Mood.jpg
Released:	1970
Recorded:	December 23, 1969 RCA Studios, New York City
Genre:	Jazz
Length:	41:19
Label:	Prestige PR 7743
Producer:	Don Schlitten
Chronology:	Charles McPherson
Prev Title:	Horizons
Prev Year:	1968
Next Title:	Charles McPherson
Next Year:	1971

McPherson's Mood is the sixth album led by saxophonist Charles McPherson recorded in 1969 and released on the Prestige label.^{[1] [2]}

Reception

Allmusic awarded the album 4 stars with its review by Alex Henderson stating, "McPherson's Mood isn't the least bit innovative (by 1969 standards), but it's definitely solid and enjoyable".^[3]

Track listing

All compositions by Charles McPherson except as indicated

1. "Explorations" - 5:22
2. "McPherson's Mood" - 8:12
3. "Opalescence" - 5:37
4. "My Cherie Amour" (Henry Cosby, Sylvia Moy, Stevie Wonder) - 8:23
5. "Mish-Mash-Bash" - 6:58
6. "I Get a Kick Out of You" (Cole Porter) - 6:47

Personnel

• Charles McPherson - alto saxophone
• Barry Harris - piano
• Buster Williams - bass
• Roy Brooks - drums

Notes and References

1. http://www.jazzdisco.org/prestige-records/catalog-7700-series/#pr-7743 Prestige Records discography
2. Fitzgerald, M. Charles McPherson discography as leader accessed March 14, 2013
3. Henderson, A. Allmusic Review, accessed March 13, 2013