Album · 1967

Moody and the Brass Figures

Released: 1967
Label: Milestone
Catalogue no.: MSP 9005
Tracklist: 9 tracks
Length: 37:46
Country: US

“Moody and the Brass Figures” is an album by James Moody, released in 1967 on Milestone. The original release has 9 tracks with a running time of 37:46. Jazz standards on the record include “Au Privave”, “Cherokee” and “Ruby, My Dear”. The line-up features Bob Cranshaw (bass), James Moody (woodwind), Kenny Barron (piano), Mel Lewis (drums (drum set)) and Don Butterfield (tuba).

Who played on Moody and the Brass Figures

Bob Cranshaw bass all tracks
James Moody woodwind all tracks
Kenny Barron piano all tracks
Mel Lewis drums (drum set) all tracks
Don Butterfield tuba on 5 tracks
James Moody and His Orchestra performing orchestra on 5 tracks
Jimmy Cleveland trombone on 5 tracks
Jimmy Owens brass on 5 tracks
Joe Newman brass on 5 tracks
Snooky Young trumpet on 5 tracks
Tom McIntosh arranger, conductor on 5 tracks

Tracklist

1 Smack-A-Mac 3:39
2 Bess, You Is My Woman Now — George Gershwin 4:02
3 Cherokee standard — Ray Noble 3:50
4 Love, Where Are You? 3:32
5 The Moon Was Yellow 4:30
6 Au Privave standard — Charlie Parker 3:53
7 Ruby, My Dear standard — Thelonious Monk 5:13
8 Simplicity and Beauty 3:30
9 Never Again 5:35

Production

Dick Katz producer
Elvin Campbell engineer
Orrin Keepnews producer

More albums by James Moody

Favorites Volume Three · Prestige James Moody, His Saxophone and His Band 1950 · Dial Records Favorites Volume One 1951 · Prestige James Moody and His Modernists 1952 · Blue Note James Moody With Strings 1952 · Blue Note Favorites Volume Two 1952 · Prestige Moodsville 1954 · EmArcy The Moody Story 1954 · EmArcy Hi Fi Party 1955 · Prestige Flute 'N the Blues 1956 · Argo Wail Moody, Wail 1956 · Prestige Moody's Mood for Love 1957 · Argo

Frequently asked questions

Who played on Moody and the Brass Figures?

The line-up of Moody and the Brass Figures includes Bob Cranshaw (bass), James Moody (woodwind), Kenny Barron (piano), Mel Lewis (drums (drum set)), Don Butterfield (tuba), James Moody and His Orchestra (performing orchestra), Jimmy Cleveland (trombone) and Jimmy Owens (brass).

Which label released Moody and the Brass Figures?

Moody and the Brass Figures was released in 1967 on Milestone (MSP 9005).

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