Listening to Mr. Moody's interview got me to sign in on this site. "Moody's Bues for Love" is one of my favorite tunes to play. It's a gas to hear how this tune came about, direct from the horse's mouth. What a great since of humor he had and great musician he was. I about fell outta my chair when Moody said Vermin said of Mood's solo:"you must have been inspired", and Moody replied "Hell, I was just trying to find the notes". RIP Mr. James Moody; bet you're jammin' in heaven.
I have almost everything James Moody has ever recorded. One of the all time greats. And you won't find many people imitating him. One of a kind. And still playing his ass off. Go James Go.
What is even more amazing is that the great James Moody was hearing impaired! This is when you know he has a true gift to be able to play the way that he played and was hearing impaired. WOW.... No words!
My father only allowed jazz in our home to be played. Now as a child I hated it but one day after listening to this I fail in love with jazz and Moodys Mood for Love. ammons
WOW!! A true virtuoso improvisation. There isn’t a single note or line out of place. Maybe the best( if not one of) the best be -bop solo’s ever created.
Few artists in the entire history of the world spread so much joy,humor,love and great music as Mr.James Moody. We are so thankful for his many years of giving!! Thanx for this wonderful interview!
Para mim "Moody´s Moody for Love" é a mais bela melodia recriada em Jazz.James Moody não é apenas um musico,é um Genio com letra maiuscula.Congratulações.
Moody referred to a club in Detroit he was to play at during a heavy snowstorm named: The Bluebird, without naming it.Toward the end of this interview, he said: "Clarence Beeks", who was the co-proprietor of the Bluebird.
I saw James Moody live at 15 different venues. I took my mother to see him in Boston. He remembered me from Sweet Basil in Greenwich Village, so I introduced my mother. Five years later, my mother and her friend went to see him again. She walked up to him and he said, "Hey Phyllis, how you been." An amazing man, an amazing player, who brought unrelenting joy to all. Unappreciated. Mr. Moody approached life in a special way. He touched all he met. Every one of us have not stopped crying.
Thank You Mr. Moody, for all the years. I love you body and soul. I know you are out there and playin up a storm, somewhere over the rainbow. I will see you on the next one. I miss you.
Love this song ! HE did it with Betty Carter Moody's Mood for love with her and it was a limited published edition in the 60s ! Not to be found and barely acknowledged. Hope I can find it oneday.
LOL Still the Cosby's are influencing me! I came searching for the version sung on the Cosby Show and thought I'd stop here to hear the story. wow... Thank you.
You should hear the version of his Moody's Mood For Love on the cd titled "Visions Upward Bound" I google'd it and WOW!!! So nice!!! the way the beat and the lyrics flow is amazing! I think he would be proud of how it sounds.
This interview is priceless. First off the guy had to go to the john and sketched out the arrangement while he was there. I can just picture him sitting on the can working on the chart. "You must have been inspired." "Hell I was trying to find the notes cause I'm playing alto." LOL
I'd give a nickel to hear the rest of this interview.... The interviewer is Camille Cosby. I wonder what is the occasion? Thank you for uploading this here. James Moody you can come in now, man and blow now if you want to, we miss you.
Actually Queen Latifah was not just a rapper. You should check out the version he's talking about the album it's on her The Dana Ownes Album. She could definitely pass as a quasi jazz singer on that tune. I really like it too.
Listening to Mr. Moody's interview got me to sign in on this site. "Moody's Bues for Love" is one of my favorite tunes to play. It's a gas to hear how this tune came about, direct from the horse's mouth. What a great since of humor he had and great musician he was. I about fell outta my chair when Moody said Vermin said of Mood's solo:"you must have been inspired", and Moody replied "Hell, I was just trying to find the notes". RIP Mr. James Moody; bet you're jammin' in heaven.
Lord, Thank you for sharing your child and his gift with the rest of us. James Moody will be missed.
What a sweet, sweet man... as sweet as his music and passion.
I have almost everything James Moody has ever recorded. One of the all time greats. And you won't find many people imitating him. One of a kind. And still playing his ass off. Go James Go.
one of my all time top 10 interviews, one of my absolute favorite smooth songs wish we could hear more from greats like "Mr. Moody"!
What is even more amazing is that the great James Moody was hearing impaired! This is when you know he has a true gift to be able to play the way that he played and was hearing impaired. WOW.... No words!
This man changed my love of jazz. I heard his version and I was in love with jazz forever. I was totally hooked.
TYSM for this "teachin' moment". I sing or scat this song everyday to exercise my chops. R.I.P. Miss YOU Much Mr. Moody Sir...Respectfully
My father only allowed jazz in our home to be played. Now as a child I hated it but one day after listening to this I fail in love with jazz and Moodys Mood for Love.
ammons
Miss you James, thanks for the music! I'm always gonna be in the Mood to hear your music!
WOW!! A true virtuoso improvisation. There isn’t a single note or line out of place. Maybe the best( if not one of) the best be -bop solo’s ever created.
oh my goodness...such love. a gift... to share....
Few artists in the entire history of the world spread so much joy,humor,love and great music as Mr.James Moody. We are so thankful for his many years of giving!! Thanx for this wonderful interview!
Love hearing Camille Cosby’s voice as well as this wonderful history.
Rest in peace, Mr. Moody,amazing musician, beloved Baha'i. Hoping you and Dizzy are killing it up there.
I was introduced to james moody by king krules "whats in my bag episode" i cant stop listening and singing along. So so so good
What a great story of how this classic actually came to be!! LOL!
Para mim "Moody´s Moody for Love" é a mais bela melodia recriada em Jazz.James Moody não é apenas um musico,é um Genio com letra maiuscula.Congratulações.
RIP James. You'll be in a great band in Heaven.
Love this song
Moody referred to a club in Detroit he was to play at during a heavy snowstorm named: The Bluebird, without naming it.Toward the end of this interview, he said: "Clarence Beeks", who was the co-proprietor of the Bluebird.
My gf broke up with me 6 months ago but moodys mood for love never leaves the rotation. As close to perfect as a song can get
What a great story!
Love James Moody ... never met him but he comes across here as someone I've known for years RIP
Happy Birthday James Moody 🎂 🎷03-26-2023
What a musician this man was!!
There's no one to fill his shoes...
I saw James Moody live at 15 different venues. I took my mother to see him in Boston. He remembered me from Sweet Basil in Greenwich Village, so I introduced my mother. Five years later, my mother and her friend went to see him again. She walked up to him and he said, "Hey Phyllis, how you been." An amazing man, an amazing player, who brought unrelenting joy to all. Unappreciated. Mr. Moody approached life in a special way. He touched all he met. Every one of us have not stopped crying.
what a man, what a legend .... RIP James
Thank You Mr. Moody, for all the years. I love you body and soul. I know you are out there and playin up a storm, somewhere over the rainbow. I will see you on the next one. I miss you.
Jam with the angels, Moody. You put all of us "in the mood for love." Sending you BIG LOVE for your contribution to our souls. xoxox
Masterpiece......
RIP Moody, you were an amazing player and person.
A thousand times ... THANK YOU !
R.I.P. Mr Moody; there never be another one like you.
Wow, what a great story! RIP, Moody.
RIP James Moody. He passed away today, December 9, 2010 at the age of 85.
Love this song ! HE did it with Betty Carter Moody's Mood for love with her and it was a limited published edition in the 60s ! Not to be found and barely acknowledged. Hope I can find it oneday.
Rest in peace, James Moody. You'll be missed.
LOL Still the Cosby's are influencing me! I came searching for the version sung on the Cosby Show and thought I'd stop here to hear the story. wow... Thank you.
You should hear the version of his Moody's Mood For Love on the cd titled "Visions Upward Bound" I google'd it and WOW!!! So nice!!! the way the beat and the lyrics flow is amazing! I think he would be proud of how it sounds.
James Moody! The man. Did I hear him say Camille/Mrs. Cosby? Wow. Interesting she was conducting the interview.
One and the same!
R.I.P. Always miss you...........
"I didn't even know what a hit was"
What a legend.
R.I.P. James Moody. Now play with the Angels.
This interview is priceless.
First off the guy had to go to the john and sketched out the arrangement while he was there. I can just picture him sitting on the can working on the chart.
"You must have been inspired."
"Hell I was trying to find the notes cause I'm playing alto."
LOL
I'd give a nickel to hear the rest of this interview.... The interviewer is Camille Cosby. I wonder what is the occasion? Thank you for uploading this here. James Moody you can come in now, man and blow now if you want to, we miss you.
Still here in 2020
I'm sure they all know Your lines up there! The arrangement will be waiting for You to play with the greatest in the orchestra of Heaven.
What a Beautiful Beautiful Person!!!
I love him
Melissa Ayr
God Bless him! Why you take the best of the bests...
White man from Lithuania.
lol wow thats crazy what a great story
Actually Queen Latifah was not just a rapper. You should check out the version he's talking about the album it's on her The Dana Ownes Album. She could definitely pass as a quasi jazz singer on that tune. I really like it too.
I LOVE JAZZ IS APART OF MY LIFE . WORD!!!
Great jazz man!!
(...Hey, Moody, I can still hear you!...)
Sincerely,
Bill McBirnie
WOW This interview was conducted by Camille Cosby !!!!! 😎👊🏾💥🔥🌎
Mitico!
Camile Cosby doesnt let this legend get his thoughts out at 4:23. smh...you can see he has another point to make but she starts talking (smh).
I made a cover of this song, come watch and tell me what you think!
Queen Latifah?!!He's LYING!She cant sing for SHIT!!!He"s just being nice to encourage a younger generation.
Queen litifah is a rapper not a singer