JAMES-MOODY-Obituary

JAMES MOODY

Mar 26, 1925 – Dec 9, 2010

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BORN
March 26, 1925
DIED
December 9, 2010

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MOODY--James. Purchase College faculty, staff and students mourn the passing of a dear friend whose legacy as a world famous saxophonist and flutist will live on through the many students he nurtured and through the James Moody Scholarship Endowment Fund which he established at Purchase College...

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I, also, am a saxophonist graduate of Arts High School, Newark, NJ. I graduated slightly earlier than James, but we all bow to his fame as probably the best that ever attended that school. My prayers to Linda and her family. I treasure the one time I was lucky enough to meet James in person, here in San Diego, a few years ago. I do not play any longer (pinky problems)
but saxophone was my instrument, and I always tried (but never succeeded)to emulate the famous James Moody. He...

Mr. Moody was one of the greatest musical influences in my life. His flute work was spectacular, and he made a sound/tatoo on all who encountered that musicality....standing in his own truth...it was beautiful. Thank you James Moody for your contribution to the globe.
Becky Friend (voice/flute/jazz)

Moody's mood for love, That was my favorite. To the famiy of James, May God keep you in His care and keeping. Ps. 46:1.

THANKYOU! THANKYOU! THANKYOU,Mr. James Moody...you are a treasure! My heartfelt condolences to his family&friends...You will always be in our hearts&minds...Your wonderful music is eternal! Blessings!

I have the extra pleasure of having know moody on a personal level for almost
50 years. in the us and europe. he was an extra ordinary person and very funny,besides being the best on his horn.I,ll miss him and will think of him
always.

i v knwn moody on a personal bsis since
we firt met at the hotel in L.A. and met
several times in europe and became friends.the last time we met was in granada,spain. boy, will I miss him

corey deWaard, andalusia

To Linda & family,
My condolences on your loss, my deepest sympathy goes with you in these difficult times.
Thank you "Moody" for all the beautiful music. May he rest in peace.