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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Thanks For The Memory
Clásica - Editado por Chandos el 1 ago. 1988
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Running the Gamut: Legendary Sessions
Be Bop - Editado por Good Time Records el 24 sep. 2021
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James Moody: Live at the Jazz Workshop
Jazz - Editado por Blue Velvet el 13 abr. 2017
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Chicago Concert
Jazz - Editado por Original Jazz Classics el 21 nov. 1971
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Priceless Jazz 40 : James Moody
Jazz - Editado por GRP el 1 ene. 1999
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Two Tropicana Workshop
Jazz - Editado por Two Tropicana Workshop TM el 4 jul. 2020
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Complete Jazz Series 1951
Jazz - Editado por Complete Jazz Series el 27 abr. 2009
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The Complete Argo Collection
Jazz - Editado por ENLIGHTENMENT el 8 may. 2020
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Moody's Mood for Love (Remastered)
Jazz - Editado por Avid Entertainment el 4 ago. 2017
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Complete Jazz Series 1949 - 1950
Jazz - Editado por Complete Jazz Series el 27 abr. 2009
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In the Mood for Love
Jazz - Editado por AP Music el 19 sep. 2011
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Tenor Contrasts (Remastered 2016)
Jazz - Editado por Esquire Records el 1 dic. 2016
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Wail Moody, Wail (Remastered)
Jazz - Editado por Avid Entertainment el 4 ago. 2017
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Teddy Edwards - James Moody (1947-48)
Jazz - Editado por Documents el 1 sep. 2008
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Two Tropicana Workshop
Jazz - Editado por Two Tropicana Workshop TM el 4 jul. 2020
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Moody's Moods, Vol. 1
Jazz - Editado por AP Music el 12 sep. 2011
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Complete Jazz Series 1950 - 1951
Jazz - Editado por Complete Jazz Series el 27 abr. 2009
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Complete Jazz Series 1948 - 1949
Jazz - Editado por Complete Jazz Series el 27 abr. 2009
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