| Flute 'n the Blues | ||||
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| Released | 1956 | |||
| Recorded | November 1, 1956 Chicago | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Label | Argo LP 603 | |||
| Producer | Dave Usher | |||
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Flute 'n the Blues is an album by saxophonist James Moody recorded in 1956 and released on the Argo label. [1] [2] The album was Moody's first recording featuring him on flute. [3]
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| Allmusic |   [4] |
Scott Yanow, writing for AllMusic, stated: "The basic material (mostly standards and blues) are given spirited and swinging treatment by the underrated group". [4]
James Moody was an American jazz saxophone and flute player and very occasional vocalist, playing predominantly in the bebop and hard bop styles. The annual James Moody Jazz Festival is held in Newark, New Jersey.
Cool Blues is a live album by American jazz organist Jimmy Smith, featuring performances recorded at Small's Paradise in New York City in 1958, but not released on the Blue Note label until 1980. The album was rereleased on CD with three bonus tracks recorded at the same performance.
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Jazz at the Hi-Hat is a live album by saxophonist Sonny Stitt recorded in Boston in 1954 and originally released on the Roost label as a four track 10 inch LP. The original album has been expanded with additional material and released on CD in two volumes.
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Great Day is an album by saxophonist James Moody recorded in 1963 and released on the Argo label. It was supervised by Esmond Edwards who also did the cover painting.
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Things Are Getting Better is an album by vocalist Eddie Jefferson recorded in 1974 and released on the Muse label.
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