Wynton Marsalis - J Mood (Vinyl)

This selection is presented by: BKc Records  

Released in 1986, J Mood captures Wynton Marsalis at a pivotal moment—bridging hard-bop tradition with a modern, sharply articulated post-bop voice. The record is defined by crisp trumpet lines, elastic rhythm sections, and a sense of formal discipline that still swings hard. There’s a conversational quality to the playing: melodies unfold with clarity, solos are precise but expressive, and the ensemble work feels intentional rather than flashy. J Mood is often cited as one of Marsalis’s most accessible statements—rooted in jazz lineage while confidently asserting his role as a contemporary standard-bearer.

Side A:

1. J Mood
2. Presence That Lament Brings 
3. Insane Asylum 

Side B:

1. Alain’s Domain 
2. 5. Melōdique
3. 6. Alter
4. Much Later 

Note: Track listings can vary slightly by pressing and territory