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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Moody's Moods, Vol. 2
Jazz - Lançado por Ap Music em 12/09/2011
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James Moody: Hey! It's James Moody
Jazz - Lançado por Blue Velvet em 11/05/2016
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Just James Moody, Vol. 3
Jazz - Lançado por Black Sheep Music em 27/11/2013
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Just Moody, Vol. 4
Jazz - Lançado por Documents em 30/10/2013
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Just Moody, Vol. 3
Jazz - Lançado por Documents em 01/01/2005
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Just Moody, Vol. 1
Jazz - Lançado por Documents em 01/01/2005
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In The Beginning
Jazz - Lançado por Inner City Records em 01/01/1980
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Last Train from Overbrook (2018 Digitally Remastered)
Jazz - Lançado por AVID Jazz em 06/04/2018
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All the Best
Jazz - Lançado por Vintage Jukebox em 23/08/2019
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Just Moody, Vol. 3
Jazz - Lançado por Black Sheep Music em 30/10/2013
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Just Moody, Vol. 2
Jazz - Lançado por Documents em 30/10/2013
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The Jazz Collection Vol. 1
Jazz - Lançado por Marmot Music em 11/09/2015
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James Moody On Hit Single Records (All Tracks Remastered)
Jazz - Lançado por Hit Singles Records em 05/05/2021
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Dials Collectors' Jazz, Vol. 8 (Hq Remastered 2023)
Jazz - Lançado por Vintage Recordings em 12/12/2023
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Flute 'N the Blues
Lounge - Lançado por Ancien Prodige em 05/02/2022
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My Desire
Jazz - Lançado por nagel heyer records em 05/03/2019
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Hi Fi Party
Lounge - Lançado por Ancien Prodige em 07/02/2022
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Bebop Story, 1947-48 (Hq remastered)
Jazz - Lançado por Vintage Recordings em 18/09/2022
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Little Girl Blue / Darben the Redd Fox (All Tracks Remastered)
Jazz - Lançado por Hit Singles Records em 28/03/2020
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Hard To Get / Little Ricky (All Tracks Remastered)
Jazz - Lançado por Hit Singles Records em 23/12/2020
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