Mood for the Blues
Mood for the Blues is a 1960 album by saxophonist Plas Johnson.
Reception
The initial Billboard magazine review from February 6, 1961 commenting that "The indomitable tenor stylist performs in front of a full bank of strings and with a robust rhythm section on this set of lushy blues standards."Track listing
- "Don't Let the Sun Catch You Cryin'"
- "One Mint Julep"
- "How Long Has This Been Going On?"
- "Blues In My Heart"
- "I've Got a Right to Cry"
- "Please Send Me Someone to Love"
- "Tanya"
- "Fool That I Am"
- "Chloe"
- "Since I Fell for You"
- "A Mood for the Blues"
- "I Wanna Be Loved"
Personnel
- Plas Johnson – tenor saxophone
- Ray Johnson – piano
- Ernie Freeman – Hammond B-3 organ
- Rene Hall, Bill Pitman – guitar
- Red Callender – double bass
- Earl Palmer – drums
- Unknown strings
- Gerald Wilson, René Hall – arranger