Our Delight represents the first pairing of these two giants of Jazz, saxophonist James Moody and pianist Hank Jones in a performance with a single purpose, to highlight music of Tadd Dameron and Dizzy Gillespie. Gillespie had played mentor to Moody, providing a jazz education that gives the saxophonist a unique perspective of the trumpeters music.
Moody and Jones sound amazing, and there is little evidence that the advance of time has eroded either man’s skills.
Just listen to Moody’s sax solos on the standard, “Body and Soul,” or “Soul Trane.” Both speak to his history and don’t disappoint. Jones is equally impressive complementing Moody’s strong presence while making an occasional statement of his own. Note is his work on “Con Alma” and “Birk’s Works,” a Dizzy Gillespie original.
Rounding out The Quartet are bassist Todd Coolman and drummer Adam Nussbaum, both accomplished in their own right.
Our Delight is well worth the listen and makes for a fine collection of timeless jazz.
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