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Ow by James Moody

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Album Title: 80 Years Young: Live at the Blue Note, March 26, 2005
Label: Origin Records
Released: 2025

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It was an unforgettable week of music at the Blue Note in New York City, March 2005, celebrating the legendary saxophonist & flutist

James Moody

woodwinds
1925 - 2010

" data-original-title="" title="">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

trumpet
b.1953

" data-original-title="" title="">Jon Faddis,

Randy Brecker

trumpet
b.1945

" data-original-title="" title="">Randy Brecker,

Paquito D'Rivera

clarinet
b.1948

" data-original-title="" title="">Paquito D'Rivera, and

Slide Hampton

trombone
1932 - 2021

" data-original-title="" title="">Slide Hampton, with

David Hazeltine

piano
b.1958

" data-original-title="" title="">David Hazeltine and

Cedar Walton

piano
1934 - 2013

" data-original-title="" title="">Cedar Walton on piano, bassist

Todd Coolman

bass

" data-original-title="" title="">Todd Coolman, and drummer

Adam Nussbaum

drums
b.1955

" data-original-title="" title="">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

Introduction �C 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

James Moody

woodwinds

David Hazeltine

piano

Todd Coolman

bass

Adam Nussbaum

drums

Additional Personnel

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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80 Years Young: Live at the Blue Note, March 26, 2005 by Jack Bowers

Date featured

May 11, 2025

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