Woodlore is a studio album by saxophonist Phil Woods' Quartet. It was recorded in 1955 and released on the Prestige Records.[1]

Woodlore
Studio album by Phil Woods Quartet
Released	1956
Recorded	November 25, 1955 Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, New Jersey
Genre	Jazz
Length	32:58
Label	Prestige PRLP 7018
Producer	Bob Weinstock
Phil Woods chronology
Pot Pie (1955) Woodlore (1956) Pairing Off (1956)

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[2]
The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide	[3]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings	[4]

In his review for AllMusic, Scott Yanow stated "The altoist displays plenty of energy and a strong command of the bebop vocabulary, sounding quite enthusiastic".[2]

Track listing

All compositions by Phil Woods except as indicated

1. "Woodlore" - 5:23
2. "Falling in Love All Over Again" (Neil Hefti) - 4:44
3. "Be My Love" (Sammy Cahn, Nicholas Brodszky) - 5:38
4. "Slow Boat to China" (Frank Loesser) - 5:04
5. "Get Happy" (Harold Arlen, Ted Koehler) - 6:46
6. "Strollin' With Pam" - 5:20

Personnel

• Phil Woods - alto saxophone
• John Williams - piano
• Teddy Kotick - bass
• Nick Stabulas - drums

References