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80 Years Young: Live at the Blue Note, March 26, 2005
James Moody
Label: Origin Records
Released: 2025
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Tracks
Introduction – George Wein; Benny’s from Heaven; Cherokee; Moody’s Mood for Love / The Television Rap; Moody Speaks; Birks' Works; Bebop; Happy Birthday; Ow; Centerpiece / Every Day I Have the Blues*; Darben, the Redd Foxx*; Polka Dots and Moonbeams*; St. Thomas*.
Personnel
Additional Personnel / Information
Jon Faddis: trumpet (6-9); Paquito D'Rivera: clarinet (6-9); Slide Hampton: trombone (6-9); Randy Brecker: flugelhorn (7-9); Cedar Walton: piano (9); George Wein: MC; Roberta Gambarini: voice (10*,12*)
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Album Description
It was an unforgettable week of music at the Blue Note in New York City, March 2005, celebrating the legendary saxophonist & flutist James Moody's 80th birthday. 80 Years Young documents the grand finale of that week, now released for the first time and in celebration of the 100th anniversary of his birth. The club was buzzing that night with jazz legends, sports figures, TV personalities, and alive with love, joy, and the heartbeat of a community united in reverence for a great American cultural icon. Supporting Moody were Jon Faddis, Randy Brecker, Paquito D'Rivera, and Slide Hampton, with David Hazeltine and Cedar Walton on piano, bassist Todd Coolman, and drummer Adam Nussbaum, with a brief introduction by jazz impresario George Wein. Featured in the set was "Moody's Mood for Love," over a half-century since it was a major hit for King Pleasure and Moody's signature tune over the decades. 80 Years Young is a powerful reminder of the lasting impact of his music and exudes the deep joyful connection he created with colleagues and audiences throughout his six-decade career. *Tracks 10-13 are digital-only, not included on the CD.
Review
- 80 Years Young: Live at the Blue Note, March 26, 2005 by Jack Bowers
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