Moody's Mood
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"Moody's Mood" is a jazz vocal standard based on James Moody's improvised saxophone solo over "I'm in the Mood for Love," widely celebrated for its intricate vocalese style.
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
jazz standard
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vocalese composition ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs | "Moody's Mood for Love" NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| associatedInstrument | saxophone ⓘ |
| associatedWith | bebop era ⓘ |
| basedOn | James Moody's saxophone solo on "I'm in the Mood for Love" ⓘ |
| belongsToSubgenre | bebop vocalese ⓘ |
| belongsToTradition | American jazz songbook ⓘ |
| celebratedFor |
expressive, romantic lyric content
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faithful translation of instrumental phrasing into lyrics ⓘ |
| derivesMelodyFrom | James Moody's improvised solo ⓘ |
| genre |
jazz
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vocal jazz ⓘ |
| hasForm | song form based on a popular standard ⓘ |
| hasMelodicSource | "I'm in the Mood for Love" NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| influenced | later vocalese arrangements of instrumental solos ⓘ |
| influencedGenre | vocalese ⓘ |
| inspiredBy | James Moody NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| keyFeature | word-for-note setting of instrumental solo ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| lyricist | Eddie Jefferson NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| notableFor |
complex melodic line
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fast-moving harmonic changes ⓘ intricate vocalese style ⓘ |
| originalCompositionBy | James Moody GENERATED ⓘ |
| originalSoloInstrument | tenor saxophone ⓘ |
| originalSoloist | James Moody GENERATED ⓘ |
| pedagogicalUse |
example of setting lyrics to instrumental improvisation
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study piece for vocalese technique ⓘ |
| performanceContext |
jazz clubs
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jazz festivals ⓘ vocal jazz recitals ⓘ |
| performancePractice |
frequently used as a showcase for jazz singers
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often performed as a vocal feature ⓘ |
| requires |
advanced jazz vocal technique
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precise rhythmic articulation ⓘ strong pitch accuracy ⓘ |
| status | jazz vocal standard ⓘ |
| style | vocalese ⓘ |
| typicalSetting | small jazz ensemble ⓘ |
| typicalTempo | medium-up swing ⓘ |
| usesHarmonyOf | "I'm in the Mood for Love" NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| vocaleseTechnique | lyrics set to improvised saxophone solo ⓘ |
| vocalRange | wide range challenging for singers ⓘ |
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