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Blue Moods is a studio album by Miles Davis, released on Charles Mingus’ Debut Records label in late 1955. It brings Miles Davis on trumpet together with Charles Mingus on bass, trombonist Britt Woodman, vibraphonist Teddy Charles, and drummer Elvin Jones.

Reception.

The AllMusic review by Alex Henderson awarded the album 4 stars and stated:””Blue Moods is an excellent example of cool jazz. However, not all of the musicians who join Davis on this album were full-time members of jazz’s cool school… But even so, Blue Moods offers considerable rewards to those who have a taste for ’50s cool jazz”.

Track listing:
Side one
1. “Nature Boy” Eden Ahbez 6:14
2. “Alone Together” Arthur Schwartz & Howard Dietz 7:17
Side two
1. “There’s No You” Hal Hopper & Tom Adair 8:06
2. “Easy Living” Ralph Rainger & Leo Robin 5:03

Personnel:
Miles Davis – trumpet
Britt Woodman – trombone
Charles Mingus – bass
Teddy Charles – vibes
Elvin Jones – drums

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Released: 1955
Recorded: July 9, 1955
Studio: Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, New Jersey
Length: 26:50
Label: Debut