Blues a la Mode

Blues a la Mode
Studio album by Budd Johnson
Released	1958
Recorded	February 11 and 14, 1958
Studio	NYC
Genre	Jazz
Label	Felsted FAJ.7007
Producer	Stanley Dance
Budd Johnson chronology
Blues a la Mode (1958) Budd Johnson and the Four Brass Giants (1960)

Blues a la Mode is an album by saxophonist Budd Johnson which was recorded in 1958 and released on the Felsted label.

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic

Scott Yanow of AllMusic states, "The leader contributed all six numbers and stars in prime form throughout; Shavers and Bryant also fare quite well".

Track listing

All compositions by Budd Johnson except where noted.

1. "Foggy Nights" – 5:37
2. "Leave Room in Your Heart for Me" (Budd Johnson, John Dobson) – 7:16
3. "Destination Blues" – 5:19
4. "A la Mode" – 7:31
5. "Used Blues" – 7:05
6. "Blues by Five" – 6:06

Personnel

• Budd Johnson – tenor saxophone
• Charlie Shavers – trumpet
• Vic Dickenson – trombone (tracks 1, 3 & 5)
• Al Sears – baritone saxophone (tracks 1, 3 & 5)
• Bert Keyes – piano, organ (tracks 1, 3, 5)
• Ray Bryant – piano (tracks 2, 4, 6)
• Joe Benjamin – bass
• Jo Jones – drums