James Moody is a self-titled album by saxophonist James Moody recorded in 1959 and released on the Argo label.[1][2][3]

James Moody
Studio album by James Moody
Released	1959
Recorded	August 1959 Chicago
Genre	Jazz
Length	37:53
Label	Argo LP 648
Producer	Jack Tracy
James Moody chronology
Last Train from Overbrook (1958) James Moody (1959) Hey! It's James Moody (1960)

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[4]

Tim Sendra of Allmusic reviewed the album stating: "This record is a fine example of what makes Moody so wonderful; his exuberance, thoughtfulness, and soul make him one of the greats. If you haven't discovered him yet, this is a good place to start. If you're already hip to the man, this is a vital addition to your collection".[4]

Track listing

All compositions by James Moody, except as indicated

1. "Darben the Redd Foxx" - 3:53
2. "Little Girl Blue" (Lorenz Hart, Richard Rodgers) - 3:11
3. "Casbah" Tadd Dameron - mis titled as Out of Nowhere" (Johnny Green, Edward Heyman) - 6:31
4. "Daahoud" (Clifford Brown) - 6:00
5. "Yesterdays" (Otto Harbach, Jerome Kern) - 4:05
6. "Cookie" (Gene Kee) - 2:41
7. "With Malice Toward None" (Tom McIntosh) - 3:21
8. "R.B.Q." (Gene Kee) - 8:11

Personnel

• James Moody - alto saxophone (track 3) tenor saxophone, (tracks 4,6 and 8) and flute (1,2,5 and 7)
• Johnny Coles - trumpet
• Tom McIntosh - trombone
• Musa Kaliem - baritone saxophone
• Gene Kee - piano
• John Latham - bass
• Clarence Johnston - drums

References