James Moody (1925-2010) on Big Apple Jazz

December 10, 2010. Posted by Becca Pulliam.

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We've learned of the death of NEA Jazz Master James Moody, an essential artist and WBGO's friend, who coincidentally was raised in Newark. His music lives in and on the air here.

On November 20th, 1982, at Sweet Basil and our series Big Apple Jazz (before my time at the station), saxophonist Moody vocalized (don't miss his entrance .. well, you can't) and played flute on the Jobim bossa nova "Wave."

The piece comes to mind because of a quote in the New York Times obituary by Peter Keepnews, who writes, ". . . in the mid-1950s [Moody] became one of the first significant jazz flutists, impressing the critics if not himself. 'I’m not a flute player,' he told one interviewer. 'I’m a flute holder.'" (emphasis added)

Decide for yourself please. The group is Harold Mabern, piano; Rufus Reid, bass; and Michael Carvin, drums.

The Guardian (London) notes that JM ". . . saw a tribute to his remarkable flute improvisation with the publication in 1995 of James Moody's Greatest Transcribed Flute Solos," and goes on to say that in early 2010, Moody and his wife Linda "founded the James Moody scholarship fund for Newark youth in the town where he was raised."

On Sunday 12/19 at 6pm and Wednesday 12/22 at 6:30, JazzSet will re-broadcast Moody's 80th birthday party at the Kennedy Center. A great party!

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Amy's Moodys

July 27, 2008. Posted by Amy Niles.

Add new comment | Filed under: Champions of Jazz, Diversions, Encounters, james moody, James Moody Scholarship fund, Jazz Alive, Jazz Education, jazz radio, Purchase college, Real Life Stories, Riff, stefon harris, wbgo

I have had the good fortune to have been surrounded these past two years at WBGO by some of the greatest players in jazz. That's what you come to expect when you are a part of the world's most significant jazz radio station. But it's the people who have touched me for more than the music that they create who truly are a part of my heart.

I love the Moodys- James and Linda Moody.

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Next Generation JAM - WBGO Studio Sessions

April 25, 2008. Posted by Joshua Jackson.

Add new comment | Filed under: afternoon jazz, area music, berklee college of music, clive davis, dave schroeder, group features, james moody, Jazz Alive, jazz appreciation, Jazz Education, jazz players, jim anderson, manhattan school of music, metro area, michael bourne, music programs, nyu school, performance studio, reggie workman, school jazz ensemble, Studio Sessions, suny purchase, wbgo

April is Jazz Appreciation Month, and it's been a busy time in the WBGO Performance studio. The next generation of jazz players from metro area music programs has been visiting Michael Bourne on Afternoon Jazz. Here are some highlights:

First up, the SUNY-Purchase Jazz Endeavor came to WBGO on April 9th. The group features recipients of the James Moody Scholarship.
Hear them play.

Today, we featured the students from Manhattan School of Music.

Check out the Manhattan School of Music Ensemble.

The New School, tutored by bassist Reggie Workman, came to WBGO.

Listen to The New School Jazz Ensemble.

Tune in Wednesday, April 30th at 8pm. I'm your host for a performance of Combo Nuvo, featuring faculty and students from the NYU School of Music.
This is a collaboration between WBGO and the Clive Davis School for Recorded Music at NYU. Special thanks to Jim Anderson and Dave Schroeder.
And finally, on May 20th, WBGO presents students from the Berklee College of Music on Midday Jazz with Rhonda Hamilton. So much for just one month of jazz appreciation. WBGO loves this music year-round. And you?
-Josh

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