James Moody's Moods

James Moody's Moods
Studio album by James Moody
Released	1956
Recorded	September 29, 1954, January 28, August 24 and December 12, 1955 Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, New Jersey
Genre	Jazz
Label	Prestige PRLP 7056
Producer	Bob Weinstock
James Moody chronology
Moody (1954-55) James Moody's Moods (1954-55) Hi Fi Party (1955)

James Moody's Moods is an album by saxophonist James Moody composed of sessions recorded in 1954 and 1955 which was released on the Prestige label.^[1]

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[2]

The Allmusic site awarded the album 3 stars.^[2]

Track listing

1. "The Strut" (Benny Golson) - 4:02
2. "Jammin' with James" (Dave Burns, James Moody) - 11:36
3. "A Sinner Kissed an Angel" (Mack David, Larry Shayne) - 4:02
4. "It Might as Well Be Spring" (Oscar Hammerstein II, Richard Rogers) - 3:46
5. "I've Got the Blues" (Eddie Jefferson) - 2:45
6. "Blue Walk" (Benny Golson) - 3:13
7. "Faster James" (Quincy Jones) - 3:40

• Recorded at Van Gelder Studio in Hackensack, New Jersey on September 29, 1954 (track 4), January 28, 1955 (tracks 5-7), August 24, 1955 (track 2) and December 12, 1955 (tracks 1 & 3)

Personnel

• James Moody - tenor saxophone, alto saxophone
• Dave Burns - trumpet
• William Shepherd - trombone
• Pee Wee Moore - baritone saxophone
• Jimmy Boyd - piano
• John Latham - bass
• Clarence Johnston - drums
• Eddie Jefferson - vocals (track 5)

Production

• Bob Weinstock - supervisor
• Rudy Van Gelder - engineer

References

1. Prestige Records discography accessed February 1, 2013
2. Allmusic Review, February 1, 2013