Down Beat (1960) - 4 Stars - Very Good - "..These lyrics are a natural evolution of the jazz culture and a pure delight to hear...Pleasure's "Moody's Mood" and "Parker's Mood" have already entered into the folk mythology of jazz.."
Personnel: King Pleasure (vocals); Teddy Edwards, Harold Land (tenor saxophone); Matthew Gee (trombone); Gerald Wiggins (piano); Wilfred Middlebrooks (bass); Earl Palmer (drums).
Recorded in Hollywood, California on June 20, 1960. Originally released on Hi Fi Jazz (425). Includes original liner notes by King Pleasure.
Digitally remastered by Phil De Lancie (1991, Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, California).