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.Argo Records discography accessed September 18, 2012
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".Dryden, K. Allmusic Review accessed September 18, 2012
Track listing All compositions by Jimmy Woode except as indicated "Falmouth Recollections" - 3:06 "The Way You Look Tonight" (Dorothy Fields, Jerome Kern) - 4:42 "Foofy for President" - 6:39 "The Man From Potter's Crossing" - 4:21 "Dance of the Reluctant Drag" - 4:22 "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
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