Blues a la Mode is an album by saxophonist Budd Johnson which was recorded in 1958 and released on the Felsted label.Felsted Album Discography. Retrieved July 6, 2017Discogs album entry. Retrieved July 6, 2017
Reception
Scott Yanow of AllMusic states, "The leader contributed all six numbers and stars in prime form throughout; Shavers and Bryant also fare quite well".
Track listing All compositions by Budd Johnson except where noted. "Foggy Nights" – 5:37 "Leave Room in Your Heart for Me" (Budd Johnson, John Dobson) – 7:16 "Destination Blues" – 5:19 "A la Mode" – 7:31 "Used Blues" – 7:05 "Blues by Five" – 6:06
Personnel Budd Johnson – tenor saxophone Charlie Shavers – trumpet Vic Dickenson – trombone (tracks 1, 3 & 5) Al Sears – baritone saxophone (tracks 1, 3 & 5) Bert Keyes – piano, organ (tracks 1, 3, 5) Ray Bryant – piano (tracks 2, 4, 6) Joe Benjamin – bass Jo Jones – drums
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