title: Blues a la Mode
text: # Blues a la Mode
  
  Blues a la Mode is an album by saxophonist Budd Johnson which was recorded in 1958 and released on the Felsted label.
  
  ## Reception
  
  Professional ratings :
  
  | Review scores ||
  | - | - |
  | Source | Rating |
  | AllMusic | |
  
  Scott Yanow of AllMusic states, "The leader contributed all six numbers and stars in prime form throughout; Shavers and Bryant also fare quite well".
  
  ## Track listing
  
  All compositions by Budd Johnson except where noted.
  
  * "Foggy Nights" – 5:37
  * "Leave Room in Your Heart for Me" (Budd Johnson, John Dobson) – 7:16
  * "Destination Blues" – 5:19
  * "A la Mode" – 7:31
  * "Used Blues" – 7:05
  * "Blues by Five" – 6:06
  
  ## Personnel
  
  * Budd Johnson – tenor saxophone
  * Charlie Shavers – trumpet
  * Vic Dickenson – trombone (tracks 1, 3 & 5)
  * Al Sears – baritone saxophone (tracks 1, 3 & 5)
  * Bert Keyes – piano, organ (tracks 1, 3, 5)
  * Ray Bryant – piano (tracks 2, 4, 6)
  * Joe Benjamin – bass
  * Jo Jones – drums
  