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I Love the Life I Live

I Love the Life I Live is an album by the American musician Mose Allison, released in 1960.

Allison became notable for playing a unique mix of blues and modern jazz, both singing and playing piano. After moving to New York in 1956, he worked primarily in jazz settings, playing with jazz musicians like Stan Getz, Al Cohn, and Zoot Sims, along with producing numerous recordings.

It was produced by Teo Macero.

Reception

AllMusic rated the album four and a half stars.

Track listing

All compositions by Mose Allison except as indicated

Personnel

On tracks 3, 4, 7, 8, and 9 (recorded June 28 and July 5, 1960):

  • Mose Allison – piano, vocals
  • Addison Farmer – bass
  • Jerry Segal – drums

On tracks 1, 2, 6, and 10 (recorded June 30, 1960):

On tracks 5, 11, and 12 (recorded September 9, 1960):

  • Mose Allison – piano, vocals
  • Bill Crow – bass
  • Gus Johnson – drums

References