Early in his career, Phil Woods was considered a Charlie Parker inspired alto sax player. His technique was impressive and his recordings were well received. Today we play two of his 1970's records that display his prowess on the alto sax. In the first hour Jim introduces his MUSIQUE DU BOIS recorded January 14, 1974 for the Muse record label. In the second hour Ron features his SONG FOR SISYPHUS recorded November 9, 1977 for the Gryphon label.
| Milestones Miles Davis - Milestones - Columbia |
| Set 1 - Jim introduces side one of Phil Woods' MUSIQUE DU BOIS... |
| Samba Du Bois Phil Woods - Musique Du Bois - Muse Records |
| Willow Weep For Me Phil Woods - Musique Du Bois - Muse Records |
| Nefertiti Phil Woods - Musique Du Bois - Muse Records |
| Set 2 - Jim continues on to side two of MUSIQUE DU BOIS... |
| The Last Page Phil Woods - Musique Du Bois - Muse Records |
| The Summer Knows Phil Woods - Musique Du Bois - Muse Records |
| Airegin Phil Woods - Musique Du Bois - Muse Records |
| Set 3 - Ron follows up with side one of Phil Woods' SONG FOR SISYPHUS... |
| Song For Sisyphus Phil Woods Quintet - Song For Sisyphus - Gryphon Records |
| Last Night When We Were Young Phil Woods Quintet - Song For Sisyphus - Gryphon Records |
| Nuages Phil Woods Quintet - Song For Sisyphus - Gryphon Records |
| Change Partners Phil Woods Quintet - Song For Sisyphus - Gryphon Records |
| Set 4 - Ron concludes with side two of SONG FOR SISYPHUS... |
| Monking Business Phil Woods Quintet - Song For Sisyphus - Gryphon Records |
| Summer Afternoon Phil Woods Quintet - Song For Sisyphus - Gryphon Records |
| When My Dreams Come True Phil Woods Quintet - Song For Sisyphus - Gryphon Records |
| Shaw Nuff Phil Woods Quintet - Song For Sisyphus - Gryphon Records |
| We go out on our show theme... |
| Milestones Miles Davis - Milestones - Columbia |
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This will be a memorable show ! Huge Charlie Parker fan and I am not familiar with Phil Woods, so looking forward to this introduction. As always, Jim and Ron, thanks for the quality curation week after week. Know that we appreciate your commitment to this project. It is always a Sunday delight!!!
11:47 AM, January 26th, 2025