Title: 1951-54
Artist: Moody, James
Label: Classics France
Product Type: COMPACT DISCS
UPC: 3448967141027
Genre: Jazz

This CD contains the first of 4 sessions Moody made for EmArcy/Mercury. Two pepped-up "oldies" lead into to the aptly named "Moody's Home." By early 1952, several former members of Dizzy Gillespie's big band had gathered around Moody whom they knew well and esteemed highly. Again it is remarkable to note the selections recorded by the combo: pieces from the '30s, lovely ballads reminiscent of the 52nd Street heydays alongside contemporary tunes like "Hey Jim" or "The James Moody Story" featuring Babs Gonzales. Quincy Jones' "Keepin' Up With Jonesy" is closely associated with Clifford Brown's great Paris recording from 1953. Moody's version is just as good and includes a wonderful baritone solo by Pee Wee Moore.

Tracks:
1.1 Serenade in Blue - James Moody ; His Modernists
1.2 Margie - James Moody ; His Modernists
1.3 Moody's Home - James Moody ; His Modernists
1.4 Wiggle Waggle - James Moody ; His Modernists
1.5 Until the Real Thing Comes Along - James Moody ; His Modernists
1.6 Hey Jim - James Moody ; His Modernists
1.7 Moody's Theme - James Moody ; His Modernists
1.8 My Ideal - James Moody ; His Modernists
1.9 Bite - James Moody ; His Modernists
1.10 Poor Butterfly - James Moody ; His Modernists
1.11 My Ideal - James Moody ; His Modernists
1.12 St Louis Blues - James Moody ; His Modernists
1.13 James Moody Story - James Moody ; His Modernists
1.14 And Now Moody Speaks - James Moody ; His Modernists
1.15 Feelin' Low - James Moody ; His Modernists
1.16 Wail Bait - James Moody ; His Modernists
1.17 N.J.R. (I'm Gone) - James Moody
1.18 Hundred Years from Today - James Moody
1.19 Keepin' Up with Jonesy - James Moody
1.20 (In My Lonely) Workshop - James Moody
1.21 That Man O'Mine - James Moody
1.22 Over the Rainbow - James Moody
1.23 Jack Raggs - James Moody
1.24 Mambo with Moody - James Moody

Moody, James: 1951-54

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