This 1969 album features Moody exploring a soulful, organ-heavy sound that sits comfortably between hard bop and the emerging jazz-funk idioms of the era. The arrangements lean into a groovier, more accessible feel than some of his earlier, more straight-ahead jazz work.
- The album was recorded in New York City in 1969.
- Original Jazz Classics is a reissue label, suggesting this was not its initial release.
- This release showcases Moody's transition into more contemporary R&B and soul-influenced jazz sounds prevalent in the late 1960s.
James Moody was a saxophonist and flutist from New York City, known for his work in bebop and soul jazz. At the time of "Don't Look Away Now!", he was a seasoned player, having already established a distinctive voice on his instruments and collaborated with jazz giants.
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