James Moody
The longtime playing partner of Dizzy Gillespie, James Moody was one of the first saxophonists to play bebop extensively on tenor. An extremely versatile stylist, Moody has played superb blues and bebop, effective R&B-influenced material and soul jazz, and first-rate ballads. He's an accomplished player on alto as well as tenor, and was also among the earliest jazz musicians to become a tremendous flutist. Moody began playing alto at 16, then switched to tenor. He played in a military band while with the Air Force, and had one engagement with Dizzy Gillespie's orchestra. After his discharge, Moody joined Gillespie, playing tenor until leaving in 1948. He traveled to Europe, touring France, Scandanavia and Sweden, now playing alto. Moody made his recording debut as a leader for Blue Note in 1948, heading an octet that included Cecil Payne, Art Blakey and Chano Pozo. He recorded "I'm In The Mood For Love" in 1949, and it became a hit three years later, thanks to Eddie Jefferson's lyrics and King Pleasure's vocals. During the '50s, Moody led a septet that played R&B-tinged material, made several excellent dates for Argo and led another group playing mainly flute. During the '60s he played in a three-tenor band with Sonny Stitt and Gene Ammons. Moody cut many '50s albums for Prestige and Argo, and continued recording for Prestige in the '60s, as well as DJM. He rejoined Gillespie from 1963 to 1968, then worked in Las Vegas during the late '70s. There were '70s sessions on MPS/Pausa, Muse and Vanguard. Moody continued visiting Europe and heading bands, as well occasional reunions with Gillespie. They toured in 1980. Moody resurfaced in the late '80s recording for RCA/Novus, and has made some fine albums for that label. His early Blue Note and some '50s Prestige sets have been reissued on CD, as have some '70s Muse releases. His RCA/Novus dates, including Honey from '91 are currently available.
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These Sunny Love Things
Jazz - Released by These Sunny Love Things Rec. on 3 jul. 2020
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Just Moody, Vol. 1
Jazz - Released by Black Sheep Music on 30 okt. 2013
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Golden Hits By James Moody
Jazz - Released by Black & Partner Licenses LLC on 7 mei 2019
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Just Moody, Vol. 2
Jazz - Released by Black Sheep Music on 30 okt. 2013
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Moody's Moods, Vol. 2
Jazz - Released by Ap music on 12 sep. 2011
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James Moody: Hey! It's James Moody
Jazz - Released by Blue Velvet on 11 mei 2016
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Just James Moody, Vol. 3
Jazz - Released by Black Sheep Music on 27 nov. 2013
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In The Beginning
Jazz - Released by Inner City Records on 1 jan. 1980
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Last Train from Overbrook (2018 Digitally Remastered)
Jazz - Released by AVID Jazz on 6 apr. 2018
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Just Moody, Vol. 3
Jazz - Released by Black Sheep Music on 30 okt. 2013
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The Jazz Collection Vol. 1
Jazz - Released by Marmot Music on 11 sep. 2015
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James Moody On Hit Single Records (All Tracks Remastered)
Jazz - Released by Hit Singles Records on 5 mei 2021
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Dials Collectors' Jazz, Vol. 8 (Hq Remastered 2023)
Jazz - Released by Vintage Recordings on 12 dec. 2023
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Flute 'N the Blues
Lounge - Released by Ancien Prodige on 5 feb. 2022
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