Sorry, folks, but I STILL can't get over the fact that, even among the musicians in this group, a world class jazz innovator and person with massive accomplishments in writing, recording and teaching like James Moody is virtually unknown. Just take a look at his many accomplishments on the site posted by Tony (thanks, man for locating this).Most people DO know Conway Twitty.

Man, I can't tell you how embarrasing it is for me to even mention his name and Conway's in the same sentence.

What's sad is James is one of the successful ones in his field. There are hundreds like him...even better. He made something of his life and garnered great respect for his work
and his teaching. Others died early from substance abuse, severe depression, etc.

Infortunately, if you're hooked on jazz, you often play yourself out of a job. As your skills increase, your audience gets smaller.A lot of jazz players blame the public, and it's not their fault. The general public doesn't live and breathe jazz 20 hours a day.
Those who make it (think George Benson and others)are criticized for selling out. And, sadly, selling out is often the only way to go to survive in the music business.

Do me afavor, folks...look at the link Tony posted (end of page 1)and check this jazz giant out!


Thanks,


Russ