Album · 1969

The Blues and Other Colors

Released: 1969
Label: Milestone
Catalogue no.: MSP-9023
Tracklist: 8 tracks
Length: 34:21
Country: US

“The Blues and Other Colors” is an album by James Moody, released in 1969 on Milestone. The original release has 8 tracks with a running time of 34:21. Jazz standards on the record include “Old Folks”. The line-up features Dick Katz (producer, piano), James Moody (woodwind, flute), Tom McIntosh (arranger, conductor), Ron Carter (bass) and Cecil Payne (baritone saxophone).

Who played on The Blues and Other Colors

Dick Katz producer, piano all tracks
James Moody woodwind, flute all tracks
Tom McIntosh arranger, conductor, trombone all tracks
Ron Carter bass on 6 tracks
Cecil Payne baritone saxophone on 5 tracks
Freddie Waits drums (drum set) on 5 tracks
Joe Farrell woodwind on 5 tracks
Johnny Coles brass on 5 tracks
Kenny Barron piano on 5 tracks
Alfred Brown viola on 3 tracks
Britt Woodman trombone on 3 tracks
Charles McCracken cello on 3 tracks
Connie Kay drums (drum set) on 3 tracks
Jim Buffington French horn on 3 tracks
Kermit Moore cello on 3 tracks
Linda November vocals on 3 tracks
Ben Tucker bass on 2 tracks
Sam Brown guitar on 2 tracks

Tracklist

A1 Main Stem — Duke Ellington 3:37
A2 Everyone Needs It 4:06
A3 Savannah Calling 4:14
A4 A Statement 5:17
B1 Gone Are the Days 3:03
B2 Feeling Low 4:53
B3 You Got to Pay 3:22
B4 Old Folks standard — Willard Robison 5:49

Production

George Sawtelle engineer
Orrin Keepnews producer

More albums by James Moody

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 Last Train From Overbrook 1958 · Argo

Frequently asked questions

Who played on The Blues and Other Colors?

The line-up of The Blues and Other Colors includes Dick Katz (producer, piano), James Moody (woodwind, flute), Tom McIntosh (arranger, conductor), Ron Carter (bass), Cecil Payne (baritone saxophone), Freddie Waits (drums (drum set)), Joe Farrell (woodwind) and Johnny Coles (brass).

Which label released The Blues and Other Colors?

The Blues and Other Colors was released in 1969 on Milestone (MSP-9023).

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