Flute 'n the Blues is an album by saxophonist James Moody recorded in 1956 and released on the Argo label.James Moody discography accessed February 4, 2013Edwards, D. & Callahan, M. Argo Album Discography, Part 1: Jazz Series (1956–1965) accessed February 4, 2013 The album was Moody's first recording featuring him on flute.James Moody catalogue accessed February 5, 2013
Reception
Scott Yanow, writing for AllMusic, stated: "The basic material (mostly standards and blues) are given spirited and swinging treatment by the underrated group".Yanow, S. Allmusic Review, February 1, 2013
Track listing "Flute 'n the Blues" (Harold Newboldt, James Moody, Arthur Boyd) – 4:06 "Birdland Story" (Eddie Jefferson, Moody) – 2:29 "It Could Happen to You" (Jimmy Van Heusen, Johnny Burke) – 2:40 "I Cover the Waterfront" (Edward Heyman, Johnny Green) – 2:40 "Body and Soul" (Heyman, Green, Robert Sour, Frank Eyton) – 4:23 "Breaking the Blues" (John Adriano Acea) – 4:07 "Parker's Mood" (Charlie Parker) – 3:20 "Easy Living" (Leo Robin, Ralph Rainger) – 3:52 "Boo's Tune" (Florence Pleasant) – 3:42 "Richard's Blues" (Moody, Newboldt) – 4:37
Personnel James Moody – tenor saxophone, alto saxophone, flute Johnny Coles – trumpet – featured on track 8 William Shepherd – trombone – featured on track 3 Pee Wee Moore – baritone saxophone Jimmy Boyd – piano, peck horn John Latham – bass Clarence Johnston – drums Eddie Jefferson – vocals (tracks 2, 4 & 7)
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