Flute 'n the Blues
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{{Infobox album
| name = Flute 'n the Blues
| type = Studio
| artist = James Moody
| cover = Flute 'n the Blues.jpg
| alt =
| released = 1956
| recorded = November 1, 1956
Chicago
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| studio =
| genre = Jazz
| length =
| label = Argo
LP 603
| producer = Dave Usher
| chronology = James Moody
| prev_title = Wail, Moody, Wail
| prev_year = 1955
| next_title = Moody's Mood for Love
| next_year = 1956
}}
Flute 'n the Blues is an album by saxophonist James Moody recorded in 1956 and released on the Argo label.[http://www.varelasite.com.ar/moodydisco.htm James Moody discography] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160117071502/http://www.varelasite.com.ar/moodydisco.htm |date=January 17, 2016 }} accessed February 4, 2013Edwards, D. & Callahan, M. [http://www.bsnpubs.com/chess/argo600.html Argo Album Discography, Part 1: Jazz Series (1956–1965)] accessed February 4, 2013 The album was Moody's first recording featuring him on flute.[http://www.jazzdisco.org/james-moody/catalog/#argo-lp-603 James Moody catalogue] accessed February 5, 2013
Reception
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Scott Yanow, writing for AllMusic, stated: "The basic material (mostly standards and blues) are given spirited and swinging treatment by the underrated group".Yanow, S. [http://www.allmusic.com/album/hi-fi-party-mw0000678059 Allmusic Review], February 1, 2013
Track listing
- "Flute 'n the Blues" (Harold Newboldt, James Moody, Arthur Boyd) – 4:06
- "Birdland Story" (Eddie Jefferson, Moody) – 2:29
- "It Could Happen to You" (Jimmy Van Heusen, Johnny Burke) – 2:40
- "I Cover the Waterfront" (Edward Heyman, Johnny Green) – 2:40
- "Body and Soul" (Heyman, Green, Robert Sour, Frank Eyton) – 4:23
- "Breaking the Blues" (John Adriano Acea) – 4:07
- "Parker's Mood" (Charlie Parker) – 3:20
- "Easy Living" (Leo Robin, Ralph Rainger) – 3:52
- "Boo's Tune" (Florence Pleasant) – 3:42
- "Richard's Blues" (Moody, Newboldt) – 4:37
Personnel
- James Moody – tenor saxophone, alto saxophone, flute
- Johnny Coles – trumpet – featured on track 8
- William Shepherd – trombone – featured on track 3
- Pee Wee Moore – baritone saxophone
- Jimmy Boyd – piano, peck horn
- John Latham – bass
- Clarence Johnston – drums
- Eddie Jefferson – vocals (tracks 2, 4 & 7)
References
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