Blues a la Mode

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

Blues a la Mode
Studio album by Budd Johnson
Released	1958
Recorded	February 11 and 14, 1958
Studio	NYC
Genre	Jazz
Label	Felsted FAJ.7007
Producer	Stanley Dance
Budd Johnson chronology
Blues a la Mode (1958) Budd Johnson and the Four Brass Giants (1960)

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[3]

Scott Yanow of AllMusic states, "The leader contributed all six numbers and stars in prime form throughout; Shavers and Bryant also fare quite well".^[3]

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

References

1. Felsted Album Discography. Retrieved July 6, 2017
2. Discogs album entry. Retrieved July 6, 2017
3. Yanow, Scott. Blues a la Mode – Review at AllMusic. Retrieved July 6, 2017.