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James Moody
James Moody (March 26, 1925 – December 9, 2010) was an American jazz saxophone and flute player. He was best known for his hit "Moody's Mood for Love," an improvisation based on "I'm in the Mood for Love"; in performance, he often sang Eddie Jefferson's vocalese lyrics for the tune, which Eddie had fit to Moody's famous solo.
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Four Classic Albums [2017]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| The Nearness of You | |
| I Cover the Waterfront | |
| Body and Soul | |
| Stardust |
Concert of the Century: A Tribute to Charlie Parker [2016]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Time on My Hands | 8:14 |
| Get Happy | 7:58 |
| The Shadow of Your Smile | 10:19 |
| Stardust | 4:06 |
Lover Come Back to Me [2006]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| That's My Desire | 3:08 |
| Lover, Come Back to Me | 4:33 |
| A Hundred Years from Today | 2:48 |
| Over the Rainbow | 3:05 |
| It Might as Well Be Spring [Take 2] | 3:48 |
| It Might as Well Be Spring [Take 1] | 3:54 |
1951 [2005]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Love Walked In | 2:53 |
| Pennies From Heaven | 3:14 |
| More Than You Know | 3:10 |
| Deep Purple | 2:54 |
| I Cover the Waterfront | 3:07 |
| That's My Desire | 3:09 |
Just Moody [2005]
1951-1953 [2004]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Medley: Emaline/Don't Worry 'Bout Me/I Can't Give You Anything but ... | 4:50 |
1950-1951 [2002]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| St. Louis Blues | 2:43 |
| Embraceable You | 3:08 |
| Again | 3:21 |
| How Deep Is the Ocean? | 2:54 |
| I'll Get By (As Long as I Have You) | 2:48 |
Americans In Sweden 1949-1953, Vol. 1: Dear Old Stockholm [2002]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| These Foolish Things | 3:07 |
| Body and Soul | 3:01 |
| I'm in the Mood for Love | 2:48 |
| Over the Rainbow | 2:52 |
| How Deep Is the Ocean? | 2:49 |
1949-1950 [2001]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Laura | 3:21 |
| Body and Soul | 3:04 |
| I'm in the Mood for Love | 2:51 |
| Over the Rainbow | 2:55 |
Greatest Hits! [1999]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| I'm in the Mood for Love | 2:48 |
| Body and Soul | 3:02 |
| These Foolish Things | 3:08 |
| Over the Rainbow | 2:53 |
| I'll Get By (As Long as I Have You) | 2:51 |
| Pennies from Heaven | 3:15 |
| Embraceable You | 2:31 |
| Again | 3:21 |
| Love Walked In | 2:52 |
| How Deep Is the Ocean? | 2:54 |
At the Jazz Workshop [1998]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| It Might as Well Be Spring | 5:57 |
| 'Round Midnight | 5:17 |
| Moody's Mood for Love (I'm in the Mood for Love) | 3:14 |
Heritage Hum/The Teachers [1996]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Heritage Hum | 4:57 |
| Road Runner | 4:28 |
| Pennies From Heaven | 2:23 |
| Hello Goodbye (Right on Brother Beatles) | 3:35 |
Return from Overbrook [1996]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Don't Worry 'Bout Me | 2:31 |
| I Cover the Waterfront | 2:42 |
| Body and Soul | 4:22 |
James Moody and Frank Foster in Paris [1995]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| I Cover the Waterfront | 3:06 |
| Deep Purple | 2:52 |
| Lover, Come Back to Me | 4:33 |
| That's My Desire | 3:08 |
| More Than You Know | 3:09 |
| My Heart Stood Still | 3:06 |
Moody's Mood for Blues [1994]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| A Hundred Years from Today | 2:45 |
| Over the Rainbow | 3:03 |
| It Might as Well Be Spring [Take 1] | 3:51 |
| It Might as Well Be Spring [Take 2] | 3:46 |
Honey [1990]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| It Might as Well Be Spring | |
| Someone to Watch Over Me | |
| When You Wish Upon a Star |
Thanks for the Memory [1988]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Over the Rainbow | 1:45 |
| In a Sentimental Mood | 2:24 |
| Sweet and Lovely | 2:12 |
| Thanks for the Memory | 2:00 |
| Body and Soul | 1:56 |
The Teachers [1970]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Hello Goodbye (Right on Brother Beatles) | 3:41 |
| Heritage Hum | 5:03 |
| Road Runner | 4:32 |
| Pennies from Heaven | 2:27 |
James Moody's Greatest Hits, Vol. 2 [1967]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Again | |
| Embraceable You | |
| How Deep Is the Ocean? | |
| I'll Get By (As Long as I Have You) | |
| Love Walked In |
Dizzy Gillespie & James Moody with Gil Fuller & the Monterey Jazz Festival Orchestra [1965]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| I'm in the Mood for Love | 3:36 |
Moody's Workshop [1961]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| A Hundred Years from Today | |
| Over the Rainbow | |
| It Might as Well Be Spring [2 Takes] |
Hey! It's James Moody [Bonus Tracks] [1959]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Don't Blame Me | 4:31 |
| I Cover the Waterfront | 2:42 |
| Body and Soul | 4:23 |
| Last Train from Overbrook [*][Instrumental] | 3:07 |
| I'm in the Mood for Love [*] | 3:18 |
Moody's Mood for Love [1957]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| I'm In the Mood For Love | 3:09 |
| You Go To My Head | 3:28 |
| Stardust | 6:38 |
James Moody and His Band [1955]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| It Might as Well Be Spring [2 Takes] | |
| Moody's Mood for Love |
James Moody Favorites, Vol. 3 [1953]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| How Deep Is the Ocean? | |
| I'll Get By (As Long as I Have You) |
The Paris Bebop Sessions
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Sweet and Lovely | |
| I'm in the Mood for Love | |
| St. Louis Blues | |
| Embraceable You |
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