PHIL WOODS | MICHEL LEGRAND AND ORCHESTRA — Images (1975- 2014) RM | Serie Jazz Collection 1000 | FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

For this orchestra date, Phil Woods is backed by strings, brass, woodwinds and a rhythm section arranged and conducted by Michel Legrand (who also contributed three pieces). Altoist Woods is showcased throughout on some then-current pop tunes (including "The Windmills of Your Mind," "A Song for You" and a nice version of "We've Only Just Begun"), plus Debussy's "Clair de Lune" and Legrand's lengthy "Images." The overall results are not as essential as Woods' typical combo dates, but the altoist's tone does sound quite passionate at times. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1    The Windmills Of Your Mind 4:15
Written-By – M. & A. Bergman, Legrand
2    A Song For You 4:01
Written-By – Russell
3    Nicole 3:30
Written-By – Woods
4    The Summer Knows 2:57
Written-By – M. & A. Bergman, Legrand
5    We've Only Just Begun 2:48
Written-By – Williams, Nichols
6    I Was Born In Love With You 3:23
Written-By – M. & A. Bergman, Legrand
7    Clair De Lune 4:47
Arranged By – Michel Legrand
Written-By – Debussy
8    Images 14:46
Written-By – Legrand
Credits :
Alto Saxophone, Liner Notes – Phil Woods
Arranged By, Conductor, Piano – Michel Legrand
Bass – Ron Mathewson
Bass Saxophone – Armand Migiani
Concertmaster – Jack Rothstein
Contractor [Orchestra Assembled By] – Nat Peck
Drums – Kenny Clarke
Lead Guitar – Jud Proctor
Trombone [Lead] – Don Lusher
Trumpet [Lead] – Derek Watkins
Woodwind [Principal Woodwinds] – Roy Willox