Flute 'n the Blues

Flute 'n the Blues
Studio album by
James Moody
Released1956
RecordedNovember 1, 1956
Chicago
GenreJazz
LabelArgo
LP 603
ProducerDave Usher
James Moody chronology
Wail, Moody, Wail
(1955) 		Flute 'n the Blues
(1956) 		Moody's Mood for Love
(1956)

Flute 'n the Blues is an album by saxophonist James Moody recorded in 1956 and released on the Argo label.[1][2] The album was Moody's first recording featuring him on flute.[3]

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[4]

Scott Yanow, writing for AllMusic, stated: "The basic material (mostly standards and blues) are given spirited and swinging treatment by the underrated group".[4]

Track listing

  1. "Flute 'n the Blues" (Harold Newboldt, James Moody, Arthur Boyd) – 4:06
  2. "Birdland Story" (Eddie Jefferson, Moody) – 2:29
  3. "It Could Happen to You" (Jimmy Van Heusen, Johnny Burke) – 2:40
  4. "I Cover the Waterfront" (Edward Heyman, Johnny Green) – 2:40
  5. "Body and Soul" (Heyman, Green, Robert Sour, Frank Eyton) – 4:23
  6. "Breaking the Blues" (John Adriano Acea) – 4:07
  7. "Parker's Mood" (Charlie Parker) – 3:20
  8. "Easy Living" (Leo Robin, Ralph Rainger) – 3:52
  9. "Boo's Tune" (Florence Pleasant) – 3:42
  10. "Richard's Blues" (Moody, Newboldt) – 4:37

Personnel

References

  1. ^ James Moody discography Archived January 17, 2016, at the Wayback Machine accessed February 4, 2013
  2. ^ Edwards, D. & Callahan, M. Argo Album Discography, Part 1: Jazz Series (1956–1965) accessed February 4, 2013
  3. ^ James Moody catalogue accessed February 5, 2013
  4. ^ a b Yanow, S. Allmusic Review, February 1, 2013