Moody's Mood for Love is an album by saxophonist James Moody recorded in 1956 and released on the Argo label.James Moody discography accessed February 5, 2013Edwards, D. & Callahan, M. Argo Album Discography, Part 1: Jazz Series (1956–1965) accessed February 5, 2013James Moody catalogue accessed February 5, 2013
Reception
Ron Wynn of Allmusic reviewed the album and observed it contains "A strong version of the "Moody's Mood for Love," with a vocal by the late Eddie Jefferson".Wynn, R. Allmusic Review, February 5, 2013
Track listing All compositions by James Moody, except as indicated "Foolin' the Blues" – 5:05 "Plus Eight" – 3:56 "I'm in the Mood for Love" (Dorothy Fields, Jimmy McHugh) – 3:06 "Phil Up" – 2:33 "You Go to My Head" (J. Fred Coots, Haven Gillespie) – 3:25 "Billie's Bounce" (Charlie Parker) – 3:14 "Stardust" (Hoagy Carmichael, Mitchell Parish) – 6:36 "Mean to Me" (Fred E. Ahlert, Roy Turk) – 3:03
Personnel James Moody – flute tracks 1–7, tenor saxophone track 8 Johnny Coles – trumpet 1,6,7,8 Donald Cole – trombone Tate Houston – baritone saxophone Jimmy Boyd – piano, peck horn track 1 Benny Golson – piano track 1 John Latham – bass Clarence Johnston – drums Eddie Jefferson – vocals (track 3 and 6)
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