James Moody (March 26, 1925 - December 9, 2010) was a jazz saxophone and flute player. He was born in Savannah, Georgia. As he grew up in New Jersey, he was attracted to the saxophone after hearing Buddy Tate, Don Byas, and Count Basie. He recorded his first album for Blue Note Records in 1948. He is best known for his hit "Moody's Mood for Love," an improvisation based on I'm in the Mood for Love. He often played with Dizzy Gillespie and worked with Mike Longo.
These are photos from concerts where James Moody played, so they may be of other bands that played the concert as well.
James Moody Nov 23, 1984 St. Louis, Missouri, United States Uploaded by Louise Halsey
James Moody May 15, 1981 St. Louis, Missouri, United States Uploaded by Louise Halsey
