• James Moody on Piano Jazz

    December 16, 2010. Posted by Brandy Wood.

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    As part of WBGO's Love for Moody Week, we will broadcast a repeat of Moody's performance on Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz.

    James Moody (2007 by Tom Pich, courtesy NEA)

    NEA Jazz Master James Moody was a saxophonist and flutist who got his first big break playing with Dizzy Gillespie in the 1940s. He continued to work with Gillespie and other greats throughout his long career.  On this Piano Jazz session from 1997, Moody performs his "Moody's Mood For Love," "Con Alma, " and "Giant Steps." James Moody died earlier this month after battling pancreatic cancer.

    Tune in Monday, December 20 at 12:08pm (just after the news) to hear this classic Piano Jazz on WBGO.

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