James Moody

[Hardbopjazz]

James Moody was supposed to play the Blue Note this week, but instead was in the hospital having surgery. The band played without him and asked for fans to have good thoughts. I don't know exactly what surgery Moody underwent, but someone in his 80s, we can only hope he’ll bounce back.

Get well Moody!!!!

[papsrus]

Best wishes for Mr. Moody.

[Jim R]

Fwiw, this was posted a few days ago in the NYT:

Saxophone Summit: Salute to James Moody (Tuesday through Thursday) This spring the saxophonist James Moody turned 85 — and had gallbladder surgery, postponing his return to the spotlight for a while. He’s the subject of a tribute featuring several worthy inheritors here, starting with the tenor saxophonist Eric Alexander and the alto saxophonist and flutist Antonio Hart. Another young tenor, Chris Potter, puts in an appearance on Tuesday; on Thursday the saxophonic guest will be Mr. Moody’s distinguished colleague Jimmy Heath. (Through Aug. 29.) At 8 and 10:30 p.m., Blue Note, 131 West Third Street, Greenwich Village , (212) 475-8592, bluenote.net; $35 cover at tables, $20 at the bar, with a $5 minimum.

[sidewinder]

  On 8/25/2010 at 4:36 AM, papsrus said:

Best wishes for Mr. Moody.

Yep - wishing a speedy recovery from the op.

[CJ Shearn]

Definitely.

[brownie]

Here's hoping that Moody's recovery will be quick!

Best wishes to a great musician!

[J.A.W.]

  On 8/25/2010 at 9:41 AM, brownie said:

Here's hoping that Moody's recovery will be quick!

Best wishes to a great musician!

Seconded!

[king ubu]

Yes indeed!

[BeBop]

Great musician and fabulous human being.

[paul secor]

Best wishes for Mr. Moody's speedy recovery.

[Free For All]

As DukeCity and I have said before, the best smelling man in jazz.

Best wishes for a rapid and complete recovery.

[Peter Friedman]

Hope to find Moody well and playing again soon.

[jazzbo]

Get up and at 'em James!

[chewy-chew-chew-bean-benitez]

james moody my musical soul-brother, u know i dont have all yr records but we are from the same branch of the stick, u know that

Edited August 26, 2010 by chewy

[Free For All]

James Moody battling cancer

Sad news. Thoughts & prayers are with him.

[jeffcrom]

Thanks for that link. The article is both sad and inspiring.

[JSngry]

Go Moody!

[Hardbopjazz]

Damn, All the best Moody.

[brownie]

This should be sad news but I read all kind of positive aspects in this article.

Best wishes to one of jazz's elder statesmen! A real gentleman!

[sidewinder]

Yes, huge respect from here too. Dizzy Gillespie showed very fine judgement in making James Moody his front line partner for all those years. Best wishes Mr Moody !

[BeBop]

Positive vibes.

  On 8/26/2010 at 4:56 AM, chewy said:

james moody my musical soul-brother, u know i dont have all yr records but we are from the same branch of the stick, u know that

[DukeCity]

I got to my office today and noticed that my jazz wall calendar has a photo of Moody for the month of November. I hereby declare November to be:

James Moody Month!!!

[Free For All]

  On 11/3/2010 at 7:47 PM, DukeCity said:

I got to my office today and noticed that my jazz wall calendar has a photo of Moody for the month of November. I hereby declare November to be:

James Moody Month!!!

I have that same calendar and heartily agree with you!

[JSngry]

I don't have that calendar, but I'll gladly live by y'all's, at least for this month (and maybe longer, depending on how many gigs are on that callendar...).

[BeBop]

I've heard a rumor that I refuse to believe. Anyone have any news? I'll take no news as good news.