Blues a la Mode explained

Blues a la Mode is an album by saxophonist Budd Johnson which was recorded in 1958 and released on the Felsted label.^{[1] [2]}

Reception

Scott Yanow of AllMusic states, "The leader contributed all six numbers and stars in prime form throughout; Shavers and Bryant also fare quite well".

Track listing

All compositions by Budd Johnson except where noted.

1. "Foggy Nights" – 5:37
2. "Leave Room in Your Heart for Me" (Budd Johnson, John Dobson) – 7:16
3. "Destination Blues" – 5:19
4. "A la Mode" – 7:31
5. "Used Blues" – 7:05
6. "Blues by Five" – 6:06

Personnel

• Budd Johnson – tenor saxophone
• Charlie Shavers – trumpet
• Vic Dickenson – trombone (tracks 1, 3 & 5)
• Al Sears – baritone saxophone (tracks 1, 3 & 5)
• Bert Keyes – piano, organ (tracks 1, 3, 5)
• Ray Bryant – piano (tracks 2, 4, 6)
• Joe Benjamin – bass
• Jo Jones – drums

Notes and References

1. http://www.bsnpubs.com/nyc/felsted/felsted.html Felsted Album Discography
2. https://www.discogs.com/Budd-Johnson-Blues-A-La-Mode/release/3742484 Discogs album entry