James Moody
Hard bop, Musical Artist
1925 – 2010
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Who was James Moody?
James Moody was an American jazz saxophone and flute player. He was best known for his hit "Moody's Mood for Love," an improvisation based on "I'm in the Mood for Love"; in performance, he often sang Eddie Jefferson's vocalese lyrics for the tune, which Eddie had fit to Moody's famous solo.
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- Born
- Mar 26, 1925
Savannah - Also known as
- Moody, James
- James Moony
- Siblings
- Spouses
- Linda Moody
(1989/04/03 - ) - Linda Petersen McGowan
- Linda Moody
- Children
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Education
- Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School
- Died
- Dec 9, 2010
San Diego
Submitted
on July 23, 2013
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