Hi Fi Party is an album by saxophonist James Moody recorded in 1955 and released on the Prestige label.Prestige Records discography accessed February 1, 2013 The CD reissue added a bonus track which originally appeared on James Moody's Moods.
Reception
Scott Yanow, in a review for AllMusic, stated: "For a period in the mid-'50s, tenor saxophonist James Moody (who doubled on alto) was able to keep together a swinging septet that played bop in a fairly accessible way".Yanow, S. Allmusic Review, February 1, 2013
Track listing "There Will Never Be Another You" (Mack Gordon, Harry Warren) - 3:49 "Hard to Get" (Jack Segal) - 4:03 "Disappointed" (Eddie Jefferson) - 6:19 "Big Ben" (Benny Golson) - 4:16 "Show Eyes" (John Adriano Acea) - 4:22 "Little John" (John Latham) - 4:20 "And You Called My Name" (Golson) - 4:10 "Little Ricky" (Acea) - 3:54 "Jammin' with James" (Dave Burns, James Moody) - 11:36 Bonus track on CD reissue
Personnel James Moody - tenor saxophone, alto saxophone Dave Burns - trumpet William Shepherd - trombone Pee Wee Moore - baritone saxophone Jimmy Boyd - piano John Latham - bass Clarence Johnston - drums Eddie Jefferson - vocal (out chorus track 3)
Production Bob Weinstock - supervisor Rudy Van Gelder - engineer
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