The Jazz Modes

The Jazz Modes is an album by horn player Julius Watkins and saxophonist Charlie Rouse recorded in 1957 and 1958 and released on the Atlantic label.

Reception
The AllMusic review by Michael G. Nastos awarded the album 4 stars and stated: "This, just short of 40 total minutes of bold, jazz-based creative sounds, is definitely recommended."

Track listing
All compositions by Julius Watkins except as indicated
 * 1) "The Oblong" – 5:43
 * 2) "1-2-3-4-0 in Syncopation" – 3:52
 * 3) "Blue Flame" – 4:02
 * 4) "Mood in Motion" – 5:38
 * 5) "Knittin'" (Charlie Rouse) – 6:24
 * 6) "This 'N' That" (Rouse) – 5:28
 * 7) "Glad That I Found You" – 2:37
 * 8) "Princess" – 4:35

Personnel

 * Julius Watkins – French horn
 * Charlie Rouse – tenor saxophone
 * Sahib Shihab – baritone saxophone (tracks 1, 2, 4 & 6)
 * Gildo Mahones – piano
 * Martin Rivera – bass
 * Ron Jefferson (tracks 3, 5, 7 & 8), Jimmy Wormworth (tracks 1, 2, 4 & 6) – drums
 * Chino Pozo – congas, bongos (tracks 3, 5, 7 & 8)
 * Eileen Gilbert – vocals (tracks 3, 7 & 8)