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.
Contents
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):
Mose Allison – piano, vocals
Henry Grimes – bass
Paul Motian – drums
On tracks 5, 11, and 12 (recorded September 9, 1960):
Mose Allison – piano, vocals
Bill Crow – bass
Gus Johnson – drums