Rights of Swing

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Rights of Swing
File:Rights of Swing.jpg
Studio album by Phil Woods
Released 1961
Recorded January 26 and February 10, 1961
Nola Penthouse Studio, New York City
Genre Jazz
Length 38:59
Label Candid
CJS 9016
Producer Nat Hentoff
Phil Woods chronology
Jazz Alive! A Night at the Half Note
(1959)Jazz Alive! A Night at the Half Note1959
Rights of Swing
(1961)
Greek Cooking
(1967)Greek Cooking1967

Rights of Swing is the sole album led by saxophonist Phil Woods featuring performances recorded in early 1961 and originally released on the Candid label.[1][2][3]

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source Rating
Allmusic 5/5 stars[4]

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

All compositions by Phil Woods

  1. "Prelude and Part I" - 7:00
  2. "Part II (Ballad)" - 7:38
  3. "Part III (Waltz)" - 5:39
  4. "Part IV (Scherzo)" - 11:19
  5. "Part V (Presto)" - 7:17

Personnel

References

  1. Edwards, D., & Callahan, M., Candid Records discography accessed October 19, 2015
  2. Jazzlists Candid Label Discography, accessed October 19, 2015
  3. Phil Woods Catalog, accessed October 19, 2015
  4. 4.0 4.1 Yanow, Scott. Rights of Swing – Review at AllMusic. Retrieved October 19, 2015.