Eddie “Lockjaw” Davis with Shirley Scott – Moodsville, Vol. 4
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Eddie “Lockjaw” Davis – tenor saxophone [click here to see more vinyl featuring Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis]
Shirley Scott – piano
George Duvivier – bass
Arthur Edgehill – drums
Written by Mack Gordon, Harry Warren (A1), Johnny Burke, Jimmy Van Heusen (A2), Johnny Burke, Bob Haggart (A3), Johnny Green, Edward Heyman (A4), George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin (B1), Otto Harbach, Jerome Kern (B2), Ray Noble (B3), Eddie DeLange, Jack Jenney, Bonnie Lake (B4)
1 LP, standard tip-on jacket
Original analog Master tape : YES
Heavy Press : 180g
Record color : black
Speed : 33 RPM
Size : 12’’
Stereo
Studio
Record Press : Quality Record Pressings (QRP), Salina, Kansas, USA
Label : Moodsville – Acoustic Sounds Series
Original Label : Moodsville Records
Recorded at Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, on January 31, 1960
Engineered by Rudy Van Gelder
Produced by Esmond Edwards
Liner notes by Ron Eyre
Originally released in 1960
Reissued in November 2026
Tracks:
Side A:
1. Serenade In Blue
2. It Could Happen To You
3. What’s New
4. I Cover The Waterfront
Side B:
1. The Man I Love
2. Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
3. The Very Thought Of You
4. Man With A Horn
Reviews:
Step into the smoky, dimly lit atmosphere of late-night jazz with Moodsville Vol. 4, an undisputed crown jewel in Prestige Records' legendary Moodsville series. This album captures tenor saxophonist Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis at his most evocative, delivering a masterclass in deeply soulful ballads and mellow, after-hours magic.
What makes this rare session truly extraordinary is the presence of the incomparable Shirley Scott. Known primarily for her fiery Hammond B3 organ mastery, Scott steps behind the acoustic piano here, revealing a wonderfully restrained, subtle touch. Rather than competing for the spotlight, her gentle, well-placed chords provide the perfect, velvety cushion for Davis's commanding horn.
Recorded with a lush, spacious echo that amplifies the album's beautifully moody atmosphere, Davis breathes new life into timeless classics. From the yearning depths of "What's New" and "The Man I Love" to the sublime phrasing on "It Could Happen To You," "Serenade In Blue," and "Man With A Horn," Moodsville Vol. 4 is the ultimate soundtrack for the quiet hours of the night.
Ratings:
AllMusic : 3 / 5 ; Discogs : 4.56 / 5