The Jazz Modes

The Jazz Modes is an album by horn player Julius Watkins and saxophonist Charlie Rouse recorded in 1957 and 1958 and released on the Atlantic label.

Reception

The AllMusic review by Michael G. Nastos awarded the album 4 stars and stated: "This, just short of 40 total minutes of bold, jazz-based creative sounds, is definitely recommended."

Track listing

All compositions by Julius Watkins except as indicated

"The Oblong" – 5:43
"1-2-3-4-0 in Syncopation" – 3:52
"Blue Flame" – 4:02
"Mood in Motion" – 5:38
"Knittin'" – 6:24
"This 'N' That" – 5:28
"Glad That I Found You" – 2:37
"Princess" – 4:35

Personnel

Julius Watkins – French horn
Charlie Rouse – tenor saxophone
Sahib Shihab – baritone saxophone
Gildo Mahones – piano
Martin Rivera – bass
Ron Jefferson, Jimmy Wormworth – drums
Chino Pozo – congas, bongos
Eileen Gilbert – vocals