The Blues and Other Colors

The Blues and Other Colors is an album by saxophonist James Moody recorded in 1968 and 1969 and released on the Milestone label.

Reception

Scott Yanow of Allmusic states, "Best known for his tenor and alto playing, Moody is here heard exclusively on soprano and flute... Moody plays quite well and sounds surprisingly effective on soprano, an instrument he would rarely return to in the future".

Track listing

All compositions by James Moody except as indicated

"Main Stem" – 3:37
"Everyone Needs It" – 4:06
"Savannah Calling" – 4:14
"A Statement" – 5:17
"Gone Are the Days" – 3:03
"Feeling Low" – 4:53
"You Got to Pay" – 3:22
"Old Folks" – 5:49

Personnel

James Moody – soprano saxophone, flute
Tom McIntosh – trombone, arranger, conductor
Johnny Coles – trumpet
Britt Woodman – trombone
Jim Buffington – French horn
Joe Farrell – alto flute, oboe, alto saxophone
Cecil Payne – baritone saxophone
Kenny Barron, Dick Katz – piano
Alfred Brown – viola
Charles McCracken, Kermit Moore – cello
Ron Carter, Ben Tucker – bass, electric bass
Connie Kay, Freddie Waits – drums
Linda November – vocals