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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The Ultimate Jazz Archive 27 - 1951 - 55 (1 Of 4)
Jazz - Released by Carinco AG on 18 Feb 2007
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Flute 'N The Blues
Jazz - Released by Master Classics Records on 1 Jan 2000
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James Moody: Cookin' in the Blues + Another Bag
Jazz - Released by Blue Velvet on 12 May 2016
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Over the Rainbow (The Best Of)
Jazz - Released by Werner Last's Favourites Jazz on 1 Jan 2008
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Thanks For The Memory
Classical - Released by Chandos on 1 Aug 1988
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Running the Gamut: Legendary Sessions
Bebop - Released by Good Time Records on 24 Sep 2021
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James Moody: Live at the Jazz Workshop
Jazz - Released by Blue Velvet on 13 Apr 2017
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Chicago Concert
Jazz - Released by Original Jazz Classics on 21 Nov 1971
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Priceless Jazz 40 : James Moody
Jazz - Released by GRP on 1 Jan 1999
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Two Tropicana Workshop
Jazz - Released by Two Tropicana Workshop TM on 4 Jul 2020
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Hey!, It's James Moody + Flute 'N the Blues (Bonus Track Version)
Jazz - Released by Plenty Jazz Records on 5 Jul 2014
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Complete Jazz Series 1951
Jazz - Released by Complete Jazz Series on 27 Apr 2009
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The Complete Argo Collection
Jazz - Released by ENLIGHTENMENT on 8 May 2020
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Moody's Mood for Love (Remastered)
Jazz - Released by Avid Entertainment on 4 Aug 2017
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Complete Jazz Series 1949 - 1950
Jazz - Released by Complete Jazz Series on 27 Apr 2009
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Jazz Workshop
Jazz - Released by Classic Music International on 29 Mar 2011
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At the Jazz Workshop
Blues - Released by Lucas RecordsDigital on 22 Jan 2016
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