Moon Child (Johnny Lytle album)
# Moon Child (Johnny Lytle album)

Moon Child is the fourth album led by American jazz vibraphonist Johnny Lytle which was recorded in 1962 for the Jazzland label.

## Reception

Professional ratings :

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

The Allmusic site awarded the album 4 stars stating "Moon Child is a perfect example of how instrumental jazz can have commercial appeal without losing its integrity".

## Track listing

All compositions by Johnny Lytle except as indicated

* "Moonchild" - 4:39
* "Work Song" (Nat Adderley) - 6:38
* "The Nearness of You" (Hoagy Carmichael, Ned Washington) - 4:28
* "The Moor Man" - 4:02
* "A Taste of Honey" (Bobby Scott, Ric Marlow) - 4:36
* "When My Dreamboat Comes Home" (Cliff Friend, Dave Franklin) - 4:32
* "Moonlight In Vermont" (John Blackburn, Karl Suessdorf) - 4:27
* "The House Of Winchester" - 4:19

## Personnel

* Johnny Lytle - vibraphone
* Milton Harris - organ
* Steve Cooper - bass
* William "Peppy" Hinnant - drums
* Ray Barretto - congas
