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James Moody

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Biography

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James Moody was an institution in jazz from the late '40s into the 21st century, whether on tenor, flute, occasional alto, or yodeling his way through his "Moody's Mood for Love." After serving in the Air Force (1943-1946), he joined Dizzy Gillespie's bebop orchestra and began a lifelong friendship with the trumpeter. Moody toured Europe with Gillespie and then stayed overseas for several years, working with Miles Davis, Max Roach, and top European players. His 1949 recording of "I'm in the Mood for Love" became a hit in 1952 under the title of "Moody's Mood for Love" with classic vocalese lyrics written by Eddie Jefferson and a best-selling recording by King Pleasure. After returning to the U.S., Moody formed a septet that lasted for five years, recorded extensively for Prestige and Argo, took up the flute, and then from 1963-1968, was a member of Dizzy Gillespie's quintet. He worked in Las Vegas show bands during much of the 1970s before returning to jazz, playing occasionally with Gillespie, mostly working as a leader and recording with Lionel Hampton's Golden Men of Jazz. Moody, who alternated between tenor (which he preferred) and alto throughout his career, had an original sound on both horns. He was also one of the best flutists in jazz. Moody recorded as a leader for numerous labels, including Blue Note, Xanadu, Vogue, Prestige, EmArcy, Mercury, Argo, DJM, Milestone, Perception, MPS, Muse, Vanguard, and Novus. He died of complications from pancreatic cancer on December 9, 2010 in San Diego, CA. James Moody was 85 years old.

Title: Moody Plays Mancini

Artist: James Moody

Genre: Jazz

Title: James Moody

Artist: James Moody

Genre: Jazz, Bop

Title: Bloozey (Original Mix)

Artist: James Moody

Genre: Pop

Collections

Title: One for the Road

Genre: Rock

Title: 50 Best Jazz

Genre: Jazz

Title: Mad Swinging Jazz

Genre: Jazz

Title: Best of Jazz Flute

Genre: Jazz

Title: Greatest Jazz Flute

Genre: Jazz

Title: Hard Bop Happenings

Genre: Jazz

Title: Alto Madness

Genre: Jazz

Title: Moody Jazz

Genre: Jazz

Title: Amour toujours

Genre: Jazz, Pop

Title: Just Cooling

Genre: Jazz

Title: The Legacy Lives On

Genre: Jazz

Title: Paris Jazz Sounds

Genre: Jazz

Title: Jazz Glamour

Genre: Jazz

Title: Afrodisia

Genre: Jazz, Latin

Title: Swing and Strings

Genre: Jazz

Title: The Best Jazz Flute

Genre: Jazz

Featuring albums

Title: Greatest Hits

Artist: Dizzy Gillespie

Genre: Jazz, Latin, Bop

Title: The Harem

Artist: Milt Jackson

Genre: Jazz

Title: The Wine of Love

Artist: Various Artists

Genre: Jazz

Title: Jazzify - Flute

Artist: Various Artists

Genre: Jazz

Title: Hard Bop Heroes

Artist: Various Artists

Genre: Jazz

Title: Stockholm Jazz

Artist: Various Artists

Genre: Jazz

Title: Horns of Passion

Artist: Various Artists

Genre: Jazz

Title: Jazz Box

Artist: Various Artists

Genre: Jazz

Title: Jazz Crate

Artist: Various Artists

Genre: Jazz

Title: Play Soft Jazz

Artist: Various Artists

Genre: Jazz

Title: Jazz Horns

Artist: Various Artists

Genre: Jazz

Title: Bebop

Artist: Various Artists

Genre: Jazz

Title: 50s Jazz

Artist: Various Artists

Genre: Jazz

Title: Jazz Blues Hits

Artist: Various Artists

Genre: Jazz

Title: Play Bebop

Artist: Various Artists

Genre: Jazz, Bop

Title: Bebop Classics

Artist: Various Artists

Genre: Jazz, Bop

Title: Upbeat Jazz

Artist: Various Artists

Genre: Jazz

Title: Play Jazz Ballads

Artist: Various Artists

Genre: Jazz

Title: Bebop Hits

Artist: Various Artists

Genre: Jazz, Bop

Title: Moody 4A

Artist: James Moody Quartet

Genre: Jazz

Title: Moody 4B

Artist: James Moody Quartet

Genre: Jazz

Title: Jazz for Romance

Artist: Various Artists

Genre: Jazz

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