Flute 'n the Blues
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| Released | 1956 | |||
| Recorded | November 1, 1956 Chicago | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Label | Argo LP 603 | |||
| Producer | Dave Usher | |||
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Flute 'n the Blues is an album by saxophonist James Moody recorded in 1956 and released on the Argo label.[1][2] The album is notable as Moody's first recording featuring him on flute.[3]
Reception
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [4] |
Scott Yanow of Allmusic reviewed the album stating "The basic material (mostly standards and blues) are given spirited and swinging treatment by the underrated group".[4]
Track listing
- "Flute 'n the Blues" (Harold Newboldt, James Moody, Arthur Boyd) - 4:06
- "Birdland Story" (Eddie Jefferson, Moody) - 2:29
- "It Could Happen to You" (Jimmy Van Heusen, Johnny Burke) - 2:40
- "I Cover the Waterfront" (Edward Heyman, Johnny Green) - 2:40
- "Body and Soul" (Heyman, Green, Robert Sour, Frank Eyton) - 4:23
- "Breaking the Blues" (John Adriano Acea) - 4:07
- "Parker's Mood" (Charlie Parker) - 3:20
- "Easy Living" (Leo Robin, Ralph Rainger) - 3:52
- "Boo's Tune" (Florence Pleasant) - 3:42
- "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)
References
- ^ James Moody discography Archived 2016-01-17 at the Wayback Machine accessed February 4, 2013
- ^ Edwards, D. & Callahan, M. Argo Album Discography, Part 1: Jazz Series (1956-1965) accessed February 4, 2013
- ^ James Moody catalogue accessed February 5, 2013
- ^ a b Yanow, S. Allmusic Review, February 1, 2013
