Rights of Swing is an album led by saxophonist Phil Woods featuring performances recorded in early 1961 and originally released on the Candid label.[1][2][3]
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| 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 | |||
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Reception
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |  [4] |
| DownBeat |  [5] |
The contemporaneous DownBeat reviewer, Ira Gitler, mentioned the influence of Igor Stravinsky on the album and wrote that: "Woods' virile alto shows the way, but all the soloists and supporting rhythm men are of consistently high quality."[5] 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
editAll 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
edit- 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), Mickey Roker (track 5) - drums
References
edit- ^ 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
- ^ a b Yanow, Scott. Rights of Swing – Review at AllMusic. Retrieved October 19, 2015.
- ^ a b Gitler, Ira (October 12, 1961). "Phil Woods: Rights of Swing". DownBeat. Vol. 28, no. 21. pp. 32, 34.