Released 70 years ago
Flute 'n the Blues
James Moody · 1956
35 min · 10 tracks · jazz · big band music
A vibrant blend of jazz and blues, featuring soulful flute melodies and intricate rhythms that captivate the listener.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady, consistent energy levels
- soothing background ambiance
- introspective listening moments
- smooth melodic transitions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 1956, James Moody was gaining recognition as a prominent jazz flutist after his successful debut in the late 1940s. 'Flute 'n the Blues' marked his first album centered around the flute, showcasing his innovative approach to jazz and solidifying his role in expanding the instrument's presence in the genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Stan Getz· Dexter Gordon· Sonny Rollins
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Flute 'n the Blues 4:08
- 2 Birdland Story 2:33
- 3 It Could Happen to You 2:43
- 4 I Cover the Waterfront 2:43
- 5 Body and Soul 4:25
- 6 Breaking the Blues 3:21
- 7 Parker's Mood 3:22
- 8 Easy Living 3:53
- 9 Boo's Tune 3:44
- 10 Richard's Blues 4:38
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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