| Rights of Swing | |
| Type: | Album |
| Artist: | Phil Woods |
| Cover: | Rights of Swing.jpg |
| Released: | 1961 |
| Recorded: | January 26 and February 10, 1961 |
| Studio: | Nola Penthouse Studio, New York City |
| Genre: | Jazz |
| Length: | 38:59 |
| Label: | Candid CJS 9016 |
| Producer: | Nat Hentoff |
| Chronology: | Phil Woods |
| Prev Title: | Jazz Alive! A Night at the Half Note |
| Prev Year: | 1959 |
| Next Title: | Greek Cooking |
| Next Year: | 1967 |
Rights of Swing is an album led by saxophonist Phil Woods featuring performances recorded in early 1961 and originally released on the Candid label.[1] [2] [3]
The contemporaneous DownBeat reviewer, Ira Gitler, mentioned the influence of Igor Stravinsky on the album and wrote that: "Woods' virile alto shows the way, but all the soloists and supporting rhythm men are of consistently high quality." 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".
All compositions by Phil Woods.