Jazz Articles about Joe Mooney

Joe Mooney: The Happiness of ... the Greatness of ...

by Craig Jolley
November 1, 2000

Joe Mooney's music has enjoyed something of a rediscovery during the last few years with virtually all his recordings now available. Lush Life (Atlantic, mid-50's) came out a couple of years ago on Koch. Last year the English HEP label reissued his late 40's Decca sessions together with some air checks on a couple of wonderful CD's. This release combines his last two records (Columbia, mid-60's). Personally I wouldn't want to do without any of them.

As a performer Mooney ...