James Moody 80 Years Young - Live at the Blue Note, March 26, 2005 [CD]
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It was an unforgettable week of music at the Blue Note in New York City, March 2005, celebrating the legendary saxophonist & flutist James Moody's 80th birthday. 80 Years Young documents the grand finale of that week, now released for the first time and in celebration of the 100th anniversary of his birth.
Personnel:
James Moody - tenor saxophone, flute, voice
David Hazeltine - piano
Todd Coolman - bass
Adam Nussbaum - drums
Jon Faddis - trumpet
Paquito D'Rivera - clarinet, alto saxophone
Slide Hampton - trombone
Randy Brecker - flugelhorn
Cedar Walton - piano
George Wein - MC
Roberta Gambarini - voice
Tracks:
1. Introduction - George Wein (0:18)
2. Benny's from Heaven (10:56)
3. Cherokee (7:53)
4. Moody's Mood for Love / The Television Rap (4:32)
5. Moody Speaks (0:53)
6. Birks' Works (13:44)
7. Bebop (13:55)
8. Happy Birthday (0:31)
9. Ow (9:04)
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