Cookin' the Blues
# Cookin' the Blues

Cookin' the Blues is a live album by saxophonist James Moody recorded in San Francisco in 1961 and released on the Argo label in 1964.

## Reception

Professional ratings :

| Review scores ||
| - | - |
| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic | |

The Allmusic site awarded the album 4 stars.

## Track listing

All compositions by James Moody, except as indicated

* "The Jazz Twist" – 6:36
* "One For Nat" (Gene Kee) – 5:52
* "Bunny Boo" – 5:30
* "Moody Flooty" – 4:12
* "It Might as Well Be Spring" (Richard Rodgers, Oscar Hammerstein II) – 5:45
* "Disappointed" (Eddie Jefferson) – 2:06
* "Sister Sadie" (Horace Silver) – 2:42
* "Little Buck" – 3:15
* "Home Fries" (Kee) – 6:12

## Personnel

* James Moody – alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, flute
* Howard McGhee – trumpet
* Bernard McKinney – trombone
* Musa Kaleem – baritone saxophone
* Sonny Donaldson – piano
* Steve Davis – bass
* Arnold Enlow – drums
* Eddie Jefferson – vocals – (tracks 6 & 7)
