The Three Sounds | Moods

Moods Review

 

by Stephen Thomas Erlewine

The Three Sounds open their signature sound a bit on the romantic Moods. They retain the same light touch that made their early albums so enjoyable, but they add more textures to the mix. Light Latin rhythms permeate Moods, from the inventive reworking of Cole Porter's "Love for Sale" to Harris' original "Tammy's Breeze." Like its predecessor, Feelin' Good, this record has a bluesy, soulful streak to its personality, as evidenced by the mellow take on "On Green Dolphin Street," the hep swing of "Loose Walk," and the infectious cover of Ellington's "I'm Beginning to See the Light." Occasionally, the Three Sounds play it a little too cool -- while the slow, relaxed "Things Ain't What They Used to Be" manages to be engaging, "Li'l Darlin'" slows down to a crawl -- but on the whole, Moods is an endearing collection of appealing mainstream jazz.    AllMusic

The Three Sounds 

Moods                  

1. "Love for Sale" (Porter) - 6:37
2. "Things Ain't What They Used to Be" (Mercer Ellington) - 8:54
3. "On Green Dolphin Street" (Bronisław Kaper, Ned Washington) - 5:37
4. "Loose Walk" (Sonny Stitt) - 4:55
5. "Li'l Darlin'" (Neal Hefti) - 4:52
6. "I'm Beginning to See the Light" (Ellington, George, Hodges, James) - 2:29
7. "Tammy's Breeze" (Gene Harris) - 4:28
8. "Sandu" (Clifford Brown) - 4:21

• Gene Harris - piano
• Andrew Simpkins - bass
• Bill Dowdy - drums 

 Moods is an album by jazz group The Three Sounds released in 1961 on the Blue Note label.^[2] It was recorded the same day Feelin' Good was recorded.

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