The Colorful Strings of Jimmy Woode explained

The Colorful Strings of Jimmy Woode
Type:	Studio
Artist:	Jimmy Woode
Cover:	The Colorful Strings of Jimmy Woode.jpg
Released:	1958
Recorded:	September 2, 1957 Chicago
Genre:	Jazz
Label:	Argo LP 630
Chronology:	Jimmy Woode

The Colorful Strings of Jimmy Woode is the sole album led by American jazz bassist Jimmy Woode featuring tracks recorded in 1957 and released on the Argo label.^[1]

Reception

Allmusic awarded the album 4 stars stating "this rare opportunity to record as a leader, which first appeared as an Argo LP in 1958, is a welcome look into his abilities as a composer and arranger as well".^[2]

Track listing

All compositions by Jimmy Woode except as indicated

1. "Falmouth Recollections" - 3:06
2. "The Way You Look Tonight" (Dorothy Fields, Jerome Kern) - 4:42
3. "Foofy for President" - 6:39
4. "The Man From Potter's Crossing" - 4:21
5. "Dance of the Reluctant Drag" - 4:22
6. "Empathy, For Ruth" - 3:24

Personnel

• Jimmy Woode - bass, vocals (2)
• Mike Simpson - flute
  • Clark Terry - trumpet Britt Woodman - trombone
  • Porter Kilbert - alto saxophone Paul Gonsalves - tenor saxophone
• Ramsey Lewis - piano
• Sam Woodyard - drums

Notes and References

1. http://www.bsnpubs.com/chess/argo600.html Argo Records discography
2. Dryden, K. Allmusic Review accessed September 18, 2012