• Source: The Colorful Strings of Jimmy Woode

    • The Colorful Strings of Jimmy Woode is the sole album led by American jazz bassist Jimmy Woode featuring tracks recorded in 1957 and released on the Argo label.


    Reception



    Allmusic awarded the album 4 stars stating "this rare opportunity to record as a leader, which first appeared as an Argo LP in 1958, is a welcome look into his abilities as a composer and arranger as well".


    Track listing


    All compositions by Jimmy Woode except as indicated

    "Falmouth Recollections" - 3:06
    "The Way You Look Tonight" (Dorothy Fields, Jerome Kern) - 4:42
    "Foofy for President" - 6:39
    "The Man From Potter's Crossing" - 4:21
    "Dance of the Reluctant Drag" - 4:22
    "Empathy, For Ruth" - 3:24


    Personnel


    Jimmy Woode - bass, vocals (2)
    Mike Simpson - flute
    Clark Terry - trumpet
    Britt Woodman - trombone
    Porter Kilbert - alto saxophone
    Paul Gonsalves - tenor saxophone
    Ramsey Lewis - piano
    Sam Woodyard - drums


    References

Kata Kunci Pencarian: