Moods is an album by American jazz pianist Mal Waldron, recorded in 1978, and released by the Enja label.Mal Waldron discography accessed March 1, 2011 Originally released as a double LP, the CD reissue omitted three of the piano solos (which were included as bonus tracks on the CD reissue of One-Upmanship) to fit onto one compact disc and altered the running order; a later CD reissue reinstated Waldron's "Soul Eyes".
Reception The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 4 stars, stating: "This enjoyable and subtle music gives one a well-rounded picture of Mal Waldron's talents in the late 1970s."Yanow, S. Allmusic Review accessed March 1, 2011.
Track listing All compositions by Mal Waldron except as indicated "Minoat" — 8:11 "A Case of Plus 4's" — 15:04 "Sieg Haile" — 19:09 "Anxiety" — 3:33 "Thoughtful" — 6:07 Omitted on CD reissue "Lonely" — 6:33 "Happiness" — 3:03 "Soul Eyes" — 6:52 Omitted on first CD reissue "I Thought About You" (Jimmy Van Heusen) — 7:38 "Duquility" — 8:31 Omitted on CD reissue Recorded at Tonstudio Bauer in Ludwigsburg, West Germany, on May 6 (tracks 1––3) and May 8, 1978 (tracks 4–10).
Personnel Mal Waldron — piano Terumasa Hino — trumpet (tracks 1–3) Hermann Breuer — trombone (tracks 1–3) Steve Lacy — soprano saxophone (tracks 1–3) Cameron Brown — bass (tracks 1–3) Makaya Ntshoko — drums (tracks 1–3)
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