Flute 'n the Blues

Flute 'n the Blues is an album by saxophonist James Moody recorded in 1956 and released on the Argo label.[1][2] The album is notable as Moody's first recording featuring him on flute.[3]

Flute 'n the Blues
Studio album by James Moody
Released	1956
Recorded	November 1, 1956 Chicago
Genre	Jazz
Label	Argo LP 603
Producer	Dave Usher
James Moody chronology
Wail, Moody, Wail (1955) Flute 'n the Blues (1956) Moody's Mood for Love (1956)

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[4]

Scott Yanow of Allmusic reviewed the album stating "The basic material (mostly standards and blues) are given spirited and swinging treatment by the underrated group".[4]

Track listing

1. "Flute 'n the Blues" (Harold Newboldt, James Moody, Arthur Boyd) - 4:06
2. "Birdland Story" (Eddie Jefferson, Moody) - 2:29
3. "It Could Happen to You" (Jimmy Van Heusen, Johnny Burke) - 2:40
4. "I Cover the Waterfront" (Edward Heyman, Johnny Green) - 2:40
5. "Body and Soul" (Heyman, Green, Robert Sour, Frank Eyton) - 4:23
6. "Breaking the Blues" (John Adriano Acea) - 4:07
7. "Parker's Mood" (Charlie Parker) - 3:20
8. "Easy Living" (Leo Robin, Ralph Rainger) - 3:52
9. "Boo's Tune" (Florence Pleasant) - 3:42
10. "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

1. James Moody discography Archived 2016-01-17 at the Wayback Machine accessed February 4, 2013
2. Edwards, D. & Callahan, M. Argo Album Discography, Part 1: Jazz Series (1956-1965) accessed February 4, 2013
3. James Moody catalogue accessed February 5, 2013
4. Yanow, S. Allmusic Review, February 1, 2013