The Moody One

James Moody · 1958 · Composition de Johnny Pate, enregistrée avec une fausse prise conservée sur la réédition

Context

Track from Last Train from Overbrook (Argo, 1958), recorded in Chicago on 7, 8 and 10 September 1958 by James Moody with an enlarged ensemble arranged by Johnny Pate. According to Wikipedia, the album follows Moody's release from Overbrook asylum, where he had been treated for alcoholism, and its title refers to that stay.

In the genealogy of jazz

This track belongs to Hard bop, Modern big bands. Among the origins and influences of Hard bop: Blues, spirituals, work songs, Bebop (Minton's, Monroe's).

By the same artist

• Last Train from Overbrook (1958)
• Brother Yusef (1958)
• Yvonne (1958)

Sources

• EN: Last Train from Overbrook

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