The Jazz Modes is an album by horn player Julius Watkins and saxophonist Charlie Rouse recorded in 1957 and 1958 and released on the Atlantic label.Charlie Rouse discography accessed January 1, 2015.Julius Watkins discography, accessed January 1, 2015
Reception The AllMusic review by Michael G. Nastos awarded the album 4 stars and stated: "This, just short of 40 total minutes of bold, jazz-based creative sounds, is definitely recommended."Nastos, M. G. [ AllMusic Review], accessed January 1, 2015
Track listing All compositions by Julius Watkins except as indicated "The Oblong" – 5:43 "1-2-3-4-0 in Syncopation" – 3:52 "Blue Flame" – 4:02 "Mood in Motion" – 5:38 "Knittin'" (Charlie Rouse) – 6:24 "This 'N' That" (Rouse) – 5:28 "Glad That I Found You" – 2:37 "Princess" – 4:35
Personnel Julius Watkins – French horn Charlie Rouse – tenor saxophone Sahib Shihab – baritone saxophone (tracks 1, 2, 4 & 6) Gildo Mahones – piano Martin Rivera – bass Ron Jefferson (tracks 3, 5, 7 & 8), Jimmy Wormworth (tracks 1, 2, 4 & 6) – drums Chino Pozo – congas, bongos (tracks 3, 5, 7 & 8) Eileen Gilbert – vocals (tracks 3, 7 & 8)
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