Comin' On Strong is an album by saxophonist James Moody recorded in 1963 and released on the Argo label.James Moody discography accessed February 6, 2013Edwards, D. & Callahan, M. Argo Album Discography, Part 1: Jazz Series (1956-1965) accessed February 6, 2013James Moody discography accessed February 6, 2013
Reception
Jason Ankeny of Allmusic states: "Comin' on Strong ranks among James Moody's most challenging and rewarding sessions — with its complex rhythms and mercurial tempos, the material is more like a series of obstacle courses than a collection of melodies, but Moody and his collaborators navigate the twists and turns with dexterity and grace".Ankeny, J. Allmusic Review, February 6, 2013
Track listing All compositions by Tom McIntosh, except as indicated "In Other Words (Fly Me to the Moon)" (Bart Howard) — 4:40 "Dizzy" (James Moody) — 3:38 "Autumn Leaves" (Joseph Kosma, Johnny Mercer, Jacques Prévert) — 6:30 "Ole" (Dizzy Gillespie) — 4:39 "Sonnymoon for Two" (Sonny Rollins) — 4:46 "I've Grown Accustomed to Her Face" (Alan Jay Lerner, Frederick Loewe) — 3:05 "Zanzibar" (Esmond Edwards) — 4:01 "Please Send Me Someone to Love" (Percy Mayfield) — 5:34
Personnel James Moody - tenor saxophone, flute Kenny Barron - piano (tracks 1–3, 5, 7 & 9), organ (tracks 4 & 6) George Eskridge - guitar Chris White - bass Rudy Collins - drums
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