Rights of Swing
| Rights of Swing | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Studio album by Phil Woods | ||||
| Released | 1961 | |||
| Recorded | January 26 and February 10, 1961 | |||
| Studio | Nola Penthouse Studio, New York City | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 38:59 | |||
| Label |
Candid CJS 9016 | |||
| Producer | Nat Hentoff | |||
| Phil Woods chronology | ||||
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Rights of Swing is the sole album led by saxophonist Phil Woods featuring performances recorded in early 1961 and originally released on the Candid label.[1][2][3]
Reception
| Professional ratings | |
|---|---|
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |  [4] |
Scott Yanow of Allmusic says, "The colorful arrangements use the distinctive horns in inventive fashion and the music (which leaves room for many concise solos) holds one's interest throughout. One of Phil Woods' finest recordings, it's a true gem".[4]
Track listing
All compositions by Phil Woods.
- "Prelude and Part I" - 7:00
- "Part II (Ballad)" - 7:38
- "Part III (Waltz)" - 5:39
- "Part IV (Scherzo)" - 11:19
- "Part V (Presto)" - 7:17
Personnel
- Phil Woods - alto saxophone
- Benny Bailey - trumpet
- Julius Watkins - French horn
- Willie Dennis (track 5), Curtis Fuller (tracks 1-4) - trombone
- Sahib Shihab - baritone saxophone
- Tommy Flanagan - piano
- Buddy Catlett - bass
- Osie Johnson (tracks 1-4), Granville Roker (track 5) - drums
References
- ↑ Edwards, D., & Callahan, M., Candid Records discography accessed October 19, 2015
- ↑ Jazzlists Candid Label Discography, accessed October 19, 2015
- ↑ Phil Woods Catalog, accessed October 19, 2015
- 1 2 Yanow, Scott. Rights of Swing – Review at AllMusic. Retrieved October 19, 2015.
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