Rights of Swing

Rights of Swing
Studio album by Phil Woods
Released	1961
Recorded	January 26 and February 10, 1961 Nola Penthouse Studio, New York City
Genre	Jazz
Length	38:59
Label	Candid CJS 9016
Producer	Nat Hentoff
Phil Woods chronology
Jazz Alive! A Night at the Half Note (1959) Rights of Swing (1961) Greek Cooking (1967)

Rights of Swing is the sole album led by saxophonist Phil Woods featuring performances recorded in early 1961 and originally released on the Candid label.^[1][2][3]

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[4]

Scott Yanow of Allmusic says, "The colorful arrangements use the distinctive horns in inventive fashion and the music (which leaves room for many concise solos) holds one's interest throughout. One of Phil Woods' finest recordings, it's a true gem".^[4]

Track listing

All compositions by Phil Woods

1. "Prelude and Part I" - 7:00
2. "Part II (Ballad)" - 7:38
3. "Part III (Waltz)" - 5:39
4. "Part IV (Scherzo)" - 11:19
5. "Part V (Presto)" - 7:17

Personnel

• Phil Woods - alto saxophone
• Benny Bailey - trumpet
• Julius Watkins - French horn
• Willie Dennis (track 5), Curtis Fuller (tracks 1-4) - trombone
• Sahib Shihab - baritone saxophone
• Tommy Flanagan - piano
• Buddy Catlett - bass
• Osie Johnson (tracks 1-4), Granville Roker (track 5) - drums

References

1. Edwards, D., & Callahan, M., Candid Records discography accessed October 19, 2015
2. Jazzlists Candid Label Discography, accessed October 19, 2015
3. Phil Woods Catalog, accessed October 19, 2015
4. Yanow, Scott. Rights of Swing – Review at AllMusic. Retrieved October 19, 2015.