Jimmy Woods

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Jimmy Woods, born October 29, 1934, in St. Louis, Missouri, was an American alto and tenor saxophonist known for his work in West Coast Jazz. His career started in 1951 with Homer Carter's band. After serving in the United States Air Force from 1952 to 1956, Woods worked with bands led by Roy Milton, Horace Tapscott, and Teddy Edwards. He recorded "Lookin' Good" with Joe Gordon's quartet in 1961. His breakthrough came with Awakening (1961/62) and Conflict (1963), both on the Contemporary label. Woods collaborated with Carmell Jones, Andrew Hill, George Tucker, and Elvin Jones. He performed at the Monterey Pop Festival in 1967 and toured in Europe and Japan. He was a founding member of the Pan Afrikan Peoples Arkestra. Jimmy Woods passed away on March 29, 2018, in Anchorage, Alaska.

Top tracks

04	Fumes	Jimmy Woods	Imposter			03:24
	Composers: John Milton

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Discography

Albums

Awakening! (Reissue)

℗ 1995 Fantasy, Inc.: 01-01-1962

Awakening! (Reissue)

01	Awakening! (Album Version)	Jimmy Woods	Awakening! (Reissue)			04:06
	Composers: Jimmy Woods
02	Circus (Album Version)	Jimmy Woods	Awakening! (Reissue)			04:21
	Composers: Bob Russell - Louis Alter
03	Not Yet (Album Version)	Jimmy Woods	Awakening! (Reissue)			07:55
	Composers: Jimmy Woods
04	A New Twist (Album Version)	Jimmy Woods	Awakening! (Reissue)			03:37
	Composers: Jimmy Woods
05	Love For Sale (Album Version)	Jimmy Woods	Awakening! (Reissue)			06:37
	Composers: Cole Porter
06	Roma (Album Version)	Jimmy Woods	Awakening! (Reissue)			05:11
	Composers: Jimmy Woods
07	Little Jim (Album Version)	Jimmy Woods	Awakening! (Reissue)			05:44
	Composers: Jimmy Woods

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EPs

Long Days Ahead

2026 LV Music Publishing Group: 20-02-2026

Long Days Ahead

01	When You Hold Me	Jimmy Woods	Long Days Ahead			03:22
	Composers: John Milton
02	The Way You Looked at Me	Jimmy Woods	Long Days Ahead			03:44
	Composers: John Milton
03	You Still Hear the Song	Jimmy Woods	Long Days Ahead			03:31
	Composers: John Milton
04	Leading Me On	Jimmy Woods	Long Days Ahead			03:52
	Composers: John Milton
05	Right Where I Belong	Jimmy Woods	Long Days Ahead			03:36
	Composers: John Milton

See You Around Sometime

2026 LV Music Publishing Group: 06-02-2026

See You Around Sometime

01	Hard to Admit	Jimmy Woods	See You Around Sometime			03:08
	Composers: lawrence vavra
02	Isn’t it something	Jimmy Woods	See You Around Sometime			02:53
	Composers: lawrence vavra
03	Leave It All to Me	Jimmy Woods	See You Around Sometime			02:45
	Composers: lawrence vavra
04	You Make It Hard	Jimmy Woods	See You Around Sometime			02:59
	Composers: lawrence vavra
05	What’s This Suppose to Mean	Jimmy Woods	See You Around Sometime			03:29
	Composers: lawrence vavra

The Love I Left Behind

2026 LV Music Publishing Group: 02-01-2026

The Love I Left Behind

01	Not a Thing	Jimmy Woods	The Love I Left Behind			02:42
	Composers: lawrence vavra
02	Tell Her I’m Okay	Jimmy Woods	The Love I Left Behind			02:29
	Composers: lawrence vavra
03	When I’m Holding You	Jimmy Woods	The Love I Left Behind			02:54
	Composers: lawrence vavra
04	You Look Like My Whole Life	Jimmy Woods	The Love I Left Behind			03:36
	Composers: lawrence vavra
05	Back to New York City	Jimmy Woods	The Love I Left Behind			02:44
	Composers: lawrence vavra

Easy Love

2025 LV Music Publishing Group: 07-11-2025

Easy Love

01	Too Soon to Know	Jimmy Woods	Easy Love			02:36
	Composers: John Milton
02	I Think I Always Did	Jimmy Woods	Easy Love			02:59
	Composers: John Milton
03	Everything About Her	Jimmy Woods	Easy Love			02:31
	Composers: John Milton
04	You Feel Like Home	Jimmy Woods	Easy Love			03:08
	Composers: John Milton
05	Trying To Be Better	Jimmy Woods	Easy Love			02:46
	Composers: John Milton

Imposter

2025 LV Music Publishing Group: 03-10-2025

Imposter

01	Somebody's Someday	Jimmy Woods	Imposter			03:14
	Composers: John Milton
02	Hold Me Up	Jimmy Woods	Imposter			03:18
	Composers: John Milton
03	Imposter	Jimmy Woods	Imposter			03:21
	Composers: John Milton
04	Fumes	Jimmy Woods	Imposter			03:24
	Composers: John Milton
05	Where We Started	Jimmy Woods	Imposter			02:59
	Composers: John Milton

Singles

Heaven Got Hot

Jimmy Woods: 23-06-2023

Heaven Got Hot

01	Heaven Got Hot	Jimmy Woods	Heaven Got Hot			03:11
	Writer: Jimmy Woods - Grant Edwards - Karlee Metzger / Composers: Jimmy Woods - Grant Edwards - Karlee Metzger

Gotta Stop Listening to Jack

℗ 2025 Jimmy Woods: 10-12-2020

Gotta Stop Listening to Jack

01	Gotta Stop Listening to Jack	Jimmy Woods	Gotta Stop Listening to Jack			03:59
	Writer: Jimmy Woods / Composers: Jimmy Woods

Hold Off on September

Jimmy Woods: 14-08-2020

Hold Off on September

01	Hold Off on September	Jimmy Woods	Hold Off on September			03:48
	Writer: Jimmy Woods / Composers: Jimmy Woods

Featured in

Meditation Music Removing Darkness

2022 Healing Drizzle: 17-03-2022

Meditation Music Removing Darkness

01	Highly Alarmed	George Josph	Meditation Music Removing Darkness			02:22
	Writer: Maxxic Manifestt Studios / Composers: Manpreet Singh Dawar
02	Charming Positive Energy	Bailey Bell	Meditation Music Removing Darkness			02:38
	Writer: Maxxic Manifestt Studios / Composers: Manpreet Singh Dawar
03	Fragrant Temple Mornings	Allison Druzik	Meditation Music Removing Darkness			02:41
	Writer: Maxxic Manifestt Studios / Composers: Manpreet Singh Dawar
04	Zen Comfort	Davis Langston	Meditation Music Removing Darkness			02:49
	Writer: Maxxic Manifestt Studios / Composers: Manpreet Singh Dawar
05	Meditation Rhythm	Hazel Brown	Meditation Music Removing Darkness			02:25
	Writer: Maxxic Manifestt Studios / Composers: Manpreet Singh Dawar
06	Delighting in Divine	Robert Russell	Meditation Music Removing Darkness			02:36
	Writer: Maxxic Manifestt Studios / Composers: Manpreet Singh Dawar
07	Existent Positive Energy	Bailey Bell	Meditation Music Removing Darkness			03:06
	Writer: Maxxic Manifestt Studios / Composers: Manpreet Singh Dawar

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The Starry Night - Piano Harmony for Baby Sleep, Vol. 4

(P) 2021 Little Buds: 10-02-2021

The Starry Night - Piano Harmony for Baby Sleep, Vol. 4

01	Emotional Voyage (Solo Piano in A Minor)	Anthony White	The Starry Night - Piano Harmony for Baby Sleep, Vol. 4			02:24
02	A Happy Picture (Solo Piano in G Sharp Major)	Martin Ben	The Starry Night - Piano Harmony for Baby Sleep, Vol. 4			02:10
03	Emotions for Meditation (Soft Piano in F Major)	Isaac Martin	The Starry Night - Piano Harmony for Baby Sleep, Vol. 4			02:25
04	The Sleep Tsunami (Solo Piano in C Minor)	Audrey Cole	The Starry Night - Piano Harmony for Baby Sleep, Vol. 4			02:18
05	The Happy Child Bearer (Solo Piano in G Sharp Major)	Steven Phillips	The Starry Night - Piano Harmony for Baby Sleep, Vol. 4			02:23
06	The Wind of Joy (Solo Piano in C Major)	Amber Parker	The Starry Night - Piano Harmony for Baby Sleep, Vol. 4			02:34
07	A Happy Healing (Solo Piano in D Sharp Major)	Audrey Cole	The Starry Night - Piano Harmony for Baby Sleep, Vol. 4			02:21

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Healing Retreats with Xmas Melodies, Vol. 3

2021 Holy Mind Records: 16-12-2021

Healing Retreats with Xmas Melodies, Vol. 3

01	Tranquil	Ashley Ross	Healing Retreats with Xmas Melodies, Vol. 3			02:33
	Writer: Maxxic Manifestt Studios / Composers: Manpreet Singh Dawar
02	Incorporeal Spiritual Chimes	Alexis Dake	Healing Retreats with Xmas Melodies, Vol. 3			02:12
	Writer: Maxxic Manifestt Studios / Composers: Manpreet Singh Dawar
03	Bewitching Church Bells	Mia Wilson	Healing Retreats with Xmas Melodies, Vol. 3			02:36
	Writer: Maxxic Manifestt Studios / Composers: Manpreet Singh Dawar
04	Amazing Church Evening Bells	Olivia Smith	Healing Retreats with Xmas Melodies, Vol. 3			02:23
	Writer: Maxxic Manifestt Studios / Composers: Manpreet Singh Dawar
05	Glorious Divine	Robert Russell	Healing Retreats with Xmas Melodies, Vol. 3			02:13
	Writer: Maxxic Manifestt Studios / Composers: Manpreet Singh Dawar
06	Mystic Spiritual Sound	Katherine Watson	Healing Retreats with Xmas Melodies, Vol. 3			02:20
	Writer: Maxxic Manifestt Studios / Composers: Manpreet Singh Dawar
07	State of Mind	Amber Parker	Healing Retreats with Xmas Melodies, Vol. 3			02:34
	Writer: Maxxic Manifestt Studios / Composers: Manpreet Singh Dawar

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Calm Christmas Healing Lullabies, Vol. 4

2021 Holy Mind Records: 16-12-2021

Calm Christmas Healing Lullabies, Vol. 4

01	Illuminating Enlightenment	Jimmy Woods	Calm Christmas Healing Lullabies, Vol. 4			02:32
	Writer: Maxxic Manifestt Studios / Composers: Manpreet Singh Dawar
02	Supreme Divine Bells	Robin Moore	Calm Christmas Healing Lullabies, Vol. 4			02:07
	Writer: Maxxic Manifestt Studios / Composers: Manpreet Singh Dawar
03	Ecclesiastic Spiritual Sound	Katherine Watson	Calm Christmas Healing Lullabies, Vol. 4			02:30
	Writer: Maxxic Manifestt Studios / Composers: Manpreet Singh Dawar
04	Engaging Mindful Melodies	Jimmy Woods	Calm Christmas Healing Lullabies, Vol. 4			02:00
	Writer: Maxxic Manifestt Studios / Composers: Manpreet Singh Dawar
05	Delighted Sounds	Leo Smith	Calm Christmas Healing Lullabies, Vol. 4			02:36
	Writer: Maxxic Manifestt Studios / Composers: Manpreet Singh Dawar
06	Merry Sounds	Leo Smith	Calm Christmas Healing Lullabies, Vol. 4			02:11
	Writer: Maxxic Manifestt Studios / Composers: Manpreet Singh Dawar
07	Chimes and Rain Medley	emma miller	Calm Christmas Healing Lullabies, Vol. 4			02:50
	Writer: Maxxic Manifestt Studios / Composers: Manpreet Singh Dawar

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Healing Retreats with Xmas Melodies, Vol. 2

2021 Holy Mind Records: 16-12-2021

Healing Retreats with Xmas Melodies, Vol. 2

01	Almighty Mind Soulful Liberating Souls	Eva Robinson	Healing Retreats with Xmas Melodies, Vol. 2			02:58
	Writer: Maxxic Manifestt Studios / Composers: Manpreet Singh Dawar
02	Thoughtful Spiritual Chimes	Alexis Dake	Healing Retreats with Xmas Melodies, Vol. 2			02:38
	Writer: Maxxic Manifestt Studios / Composers: Manpreet Singh Dawar
03	Angelic Temple Mornings	Allison Druzik	Healing Retreats with Xmas Melodies, Vol. 2			02:26
	Writer: Maxxic Manifestt Studios / Composers: Manpreet Singh Dawar
04	Worthwhile Mindful Melodies	Jimmy Woods	Healing Retreats with Xmas Melodies, Vol. 2			02:20
	Writer: Maxxic Manifestt Studios / Composers: Manpreet Singh Dawar
05	Enchanting Melodious Singing Bells	Isaac Martin	Healing Retreats with Xmas Melodies, Vol. 2			03:06
	Writer: Maxxic Manifestt Studios / Composers: Manpreet Singh Dawar
06	Gently Peaceful Spirits	Ammy Watson	Healing Retreats with Xmas Melodies, Vol. 2			02:09
	Writer: Maxxic Manifestt Studios / Composers: Manpreet Singh Dawar
07	Aromatic Positive Aura	Kim Martin	Healing Retreats with Xmas Melodies, Vol. 2			02:17
	Writer: Maxxic Manifestt Studios / Composers: Manpreet Singh Dawar

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Be Merry and Bright on Christmas, Vol. 03

2021 Calm Waves: 17-12-2021

Be Merry and Bright on Christmas, Vol. 03

01	A Tender Soul	Amber Parker	Be Merry and Bright on Christmas, Vol. 03			02:26
	Writer: Maxxic Manifestt Studios / Composers: Manpreet Singh Dawar
02	The Night Dreamers	Justin Smith	Be Merry and Bright on Christmas, Vol. 03			02:28
	Writer: Maxxic Manifestt Studios / Composers: Manpreet Singh Dawar
03	The Cherished Love	William Glen	Be Merry and Bright on Christmas, Vol. 03			02:27
	Writer: Maxxic Manifestt Studios / Composers: Manpreet Singh Dawar
04	My Gorgeous Mother	Justin Smith	Be Merry and Bright on Christmas, Vol. 03			02:28
	Writer: Maxxic Manifestt Studios / Composers: Manpreet Singh Dawar
05	A Pure Emotion	Jimmy Woods	Be Merry and Bright on Christmas, Vol. 03			02:25
	Writer: Maxxic Manifestt Studios / Composers: Manpreet Singh Dawar
06	Jolly Kids	Robert Russell	Be Merry and Bright on Christmas, Vol. 03			02:10
	Writer: Maxxic Manifestt Studios / Composers: Manpreet Singh Dawar
07	Donot Start Now	David Wilson	Be Merry and Bright on Christmas, Vol. 03			02:27
	Writer: Maxxic Manifestt Studios / Composers: Manpreet Singh Dawar

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