James Moody is a self-titled album by saxophonist James Moody recorded in 1959 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
Tim Sendra of Allmusic reviewed the album stating: "This record is a fine example of what makes Moody so wonderful; his exuberance, thoughtfulness, and soul make him one of the greats. If you haven't discovered him yet, this is a good place to start. If you're already hip to the man, this is a vital addition to your collection".Sendra, T. Allmusic Review, February 5, 2013
Track listing All compositions by James Moody, except as indicated "Darben the Redd Foxx" - 3:53 "Little Girl Blue" (Lorenz Hart, Richard Rodgers) - 3:11 "Casbah" Tadd Dameron - mis titled as Out of Nowhere (Johnny Green, Edward Heyman) - 6:31 "Daahoud" (Clifford Brown) - 6:00 "Yesterdays" (Otto Harbach, Jerome Kern) - 4:05 "Cookie" (Gene Kee) - 2:41 "With Malice Toward None" (Tom McIntosh) - 3:21 "R.B.Q." (Gene Kee) - 8:11
Personnel James Moody - alto saxophone (track 3) tenor saxophone, (tracks 4,6 and 8) and flute (1,2,5 and 7) Johnny Coles - trumpet Tom McIntosh - trombone Musa Kaliem - baritone saxophone Gene Kee - piano John Latham - bass Clarence Johnston - drums
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