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VA - Anything Goes: The Cole Porter Songbook - Instrumentals (1992)

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VA - Anything Goes: The Cole Porter Songbook - Instrumentals (1992)

VA - Anything Goes: The Cole Porter Songbook - Instrumentals (1992)
EAC | FLAC | Tracks (Cue&Log) ~ 338 Mb | Mp3 (CBR320) ~ 149 Mb | Scans ~ 93 Mb | 01:05:04
Jazz, Bop, Hard Bop, Big Band, Mainstream Jazz | Label: Verve | # 517 168-2

Interpretations of classic Cole Porter standarts by the greatest jazz musicans: Charlie Parker, Al Cohn, Zoot Sims, Art Tatum, Dizzy Gillespie, Roland Kirk, Sonny Stitt, Clifford Brown, Max Roach, Stan Getz, Bill Evans, Bud Powell, Ben Webster, Coleman Hawkins, Tal Farlow, Oscar Peterson, Jim Hall, Abbey Lincoln, and many other big names.

Zoot Sims, Phil Woods, Bill Crow, Willie Dennis, Mel Lewis - Jazz Mission To Moscow (1962) [Japanese Edition 2010]

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Zoot Sims, Phil Woods, Bill Crow, Willie Dennis, Mel Lewis - Jazz Mission To Moscow (1962) [Japanese Edition 2010]

Zoot Sims, Phil Woods, Bill Crow, Willie Dennis, Mel Lewis - Jazz Mission To Moscow (1962) [Japanese Edition 2010]
EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks+.cue+log) - 193 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps (LAME 3.93) - 72 MB | Covers - 22 MB
Genre: Jazz, Bop | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: EMI Music Japan (TOCJ-50064)

In 1962 Benny Goodman had a historic visit to the Soviet Union, touring with a big band full of young all-stars. After the orchestra returned to the U.S., tenor saxophonist Al Cohn (who had not made the trip but did write some of Goodman's charts) put together an album (also released by Colpix) using many of the sidemen and paying tribute to the event. Strangely enough none of the six numbers are Cohn originals and he does not play on the record although he arranged all of the music. Of the six songs, "Mission to Moscow," "Let's Dance" and "Russian Lullaby" were part of Goodman's repertoire. Altoist Phil Woods effectively doubles on clarinet and other soloists include tenor saxophonist Zoot Sims, trumpeter Marky Markowitz and trombonist Willie Dennis. An interesting set of modern swing.

Jimmy Raney, Jim Hall, Zoot Sims - Two Jims and Zoot (1964) [MFSL Remastered]

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Jimmy Raney, Jim Hall, Zoot Sims - Two Jims and Zoot (1964) [MFSL Remastered]

Jimmy Raney, Jim Hall, Zoot Sims - Two Jims and Zoot (1964) [MFSL Remastered]
XLD | FLAC | Tracks (Cue&Log) ~ 184 Mb | Mp3 (CBR320) ~ 95 Mb | Scans included
Bop, Cool, Guitar Jazz | Label: Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab | # MFCD 833 | Time: 00:40:16

The slightly unusual date Two Jims and a Zoot features tenor saxophonist Zoot Sims interacting with two guitarists (Jimmy Raney and Jim Hall) while given subtle support by bassist Steve Swallow and drummer Osie Johnson. Although the eight selections (none of which caught on as standards) had all been written recently and sometimes display the influence of bossa nova, the quiet performances could pass for 1954 rather than 1964. The cool-toned improvisations and boppish playing have a timeless quality about them although for the time period aspects of this music already sounded a bit old-fashioned.

Hank Mobley, Al Cohn, John Coltrane, Zoot Sims - Tenor Conclave (1956) [Analogue Productions Remastered 2014]

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Hank Mobley, Al Cohn, John Coltrane, Zoot Sims - Tenor Conclave (1956) [Analogue Productions Remastered 2014]

Hank Mobley, Al Cohn, John Coltrane, Zoot Sims - Tenor Conclave (1956)
The Prestige Mono Series, Remastered 2014, Audio CD Layer
EAC | FLAC | Tracks (Cue&Log) ~ 231 Mb | Mp3 (CBR320) ~ 110 Mb | Scans included
Cool, Hard Bop, Saxophone Jazz | Label: Analogue Productions | # CPRJ 7074 SA | 00:44:01

These SACD jackets feature printed wraps mounted to chipboard shells, producing an authentic, "old school" look and feel. Some people call these "mini LP" jackets. This unusual meeting of four tenor saxophone players from different "schools" was part of the Prestige Friday afternoon jam session series but far from a typical outing. The giant forebears of Coleman Hawkins, Lester Young, and Charlie Parker inform the backgrounds of the performers on this LP — Hank Mobley, Al Cohn, Zoot Sims, and John Coltrane — and other influences such as Ben Webster, Dexter Gordon, and the Sonnys (Stitt and Rollins) show up, too, depending on which of the four protagonists you’re talking about.

Bob Brookmeyer - Four Classic Albums (2012) [4LP on 2CD]

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Bob Brookmeyer - Four Classic Albums (2012) [4LP on 2CD]

Bob Brookmeyer - Four Classic Albums (2012) [4LP on 2CD]
EAC | FLAC | Image (Cue&Log) ~ 786 Mb | Mp3 (CBR320) ~ 361 Mb | Scans ~ 30 Mb
Cool, Mainstream Jazz, West Coast | Label: Avid Jazz | # AMSC1054 | Time: 02:38:10

This 2-CD set presents the legendary valve trombonist acting as co-leader with Zoot Sims on the January 1956 album "Tonite's Music Today" and as leader of three separate studio groups on the self-titled "Brookmeyer" from October of the same year. He's leader of the BB Quartet on "The Blues - Hot and Cold" from June 1960, and finally shares leadership on "Stan Getz/Bob Brookmeyer" from September 1961.

Stan Getz & Zoot Sims - The Brothers (1952) Reissue 1989

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Stan Getz & Zoot Sims - The Brothers (1952) Reissue 1989

Stan Getz & Zoot Sims - The Brothers (1952) Reissue 1989
EAC | FLAC | Tracks (Cue&Log) ~ 189 Mb | Mp3 (CBR320) ~ 106 Mb | Scans included | 00:43:49
West Coast Jazz, Cool, Bop | Label: Original Jazz Classics, Prestige | # OJCCD-008-2, P-7022

The music on this LP recalls the airy "Four Brothers" sound that tenor saxophonists Stan Getz, Zoot Sims and Herbie Steward, and baritone saxophonist Serge Charloff, plied in Woody Herman's band of 1947. For this outing, Steward and Charloff exit, and four become five with the addition of tenor luminaries Al Cohn, Brew Moore, and Allen Eager. The set appropriately kicks off with Gerry Mulligan's "Five Brothers," a tune reminiscent of Jimmy Giuffre's original "Four Brothers" in its fluid and bouncy arrangement. Three other attractive and similarly disposed originals (one more by Mulligan and two by Cohn) complete the saxophone session from 1949, all featuring swinging statements by each soloist. A 1952 sextet date led by Sims and Cohn is also included, offering up another round of original and buoyantly swinging cuts, bolstered by lively contributions from trombonist Kai Winding and solid rhythmic support by pianist George Wallington, bassist Percy Heath, and drummer Art Blakey. A fine release that nicely showcases the cool, proto-West Coast bop forged by both these soloists and Miles Davis.

Count Basie & Zoot Sims - Basie & Zoot (1975) [Reissue 1994] (Repost, New Rip)

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Count Basie & Zoot Sims - Basie & Zoot (1975) [Reissue 1994] (Repost, New Rip)

Count Basie & Zoot Sims - Basie & Zoot (1975) [Reissue 1994]
EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks+.cue+log) - 269 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps (LAME 3.93) - 111 MB | Covers - 3 MB
Genre: Jazz, Mainstream Jazz, Swing | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: OJC/Pablo Records (00025218682220)

This is a classic encounter in the Original Jazz Classics series. Pianist Count Basie (in his best-small group outing of the 1970s) and tenor saxophonist Zoot Sims were mutually inspired by each other's presence and, with the tasteful assistance of bassist John Heard and drummer Louie Bellson, they can be heard playing at the peak of their creative powers. Every listener interested in swinging jazz should pick up this disc, if only to hear these hard-charging versions of "I Never Knew," "It's Only a Paper Moon," and "Honeysuckle Rose." A gem, and essential music.

Al Cohn & Zoot Sims - Motoring Along (1975) Expanded Reissue 2004

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Al Cohn & Zoot Sims - Motoring Along (1975) Expanded Reissue 2004

Al Cohn & Zoot Sims - Motoring Along (1975) Expanded Reissue 2004
EAC | FLAC | Tracks (Cue&Log) ~ 429 Mb | Mp3 (CBR320) ~ 168 Mb | Scans included
Bop, Cool, Saxophone Jazz | Label: Universal | # 0602498148860 | Time: 01:01:21

Al Cohn and Zoot Sims were lifelong friends who were frequent collaborators both in the studios and in clubs. Cohn only led four recording sessions (two for tiny labels) during 1963-74; all featured Sims. For their Sonet date, Al and Zoot are joined by pianist Horace Parlan, bassist Hugo Rasmussen and drummer Sven Erik Norregaard and they perform three standards, two Cohn songs and Jimmy McGriff's "Motoring Along." Zoot plays some effective soprano on "Yardbird Suite." As usual the two saxophonists mutually inspire each other on the cool-toned but frequently-heated bop date.

Zoot Sims - Zoot Suite [Recorded 1973] (2007)

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Zoot Sims - Zoot Suite [Recorded 1973] (2007)

Zoot Sims - Zoot Suite [Recorded 1973] (2007)
XLD Rip | FLAC (tracks+.cue+log) - 275 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps (LAME 3.93) - 140 MB | Covers - 7 MB
Genre: Jazz, Bop, Cool Jazz | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: HighNote Records (HCD 7170)

HighNote finally issued this unreleased 1973 live date that puts leader Zoot Sims in the company of pianist Jimmy Rowles, bassist George Mraz and drummer Mousie Alexander. Most of the tunes are standards, but there is a rather rare Sims appearance on the soprano saxophone on "Rocking in Rhythm." The sound here is fine for a club performance though the players are a tad raw. That said, the performance, particularly that of Rowles, is swinging, hot, and blue.

Al Cohn - Zoot Sims Quintet - You 'n Me (1960)

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Al Cohn - Zoot Sims Quintet - You 'n Me (1960)

Al Cohn - Zoot Sims Quintet ‎– You 'n Me (1960)
EAC | Flac(Image) + Cue + Log & MP3 CBR 320Kbps
Mercury, 589 318-2 | ~ 269 or 87 Mb | Artwork(jpg) -> 8.97 Mb
Jazz

~ Recorded in New York City, June 1 and 3, 1960 ~

Zoot Sims Meets Jimmy Rowles - If I'm Lucky (1977) [Reissue 1999] (Re-up)

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Zoot Sims Meets Jimmy Rowles - If I'm Lucky (1977) [Reissue 1999] (Re-up)

Zoot Sims Meets Jimmy Rowles - If I'm Lucky (1977) [Reissue 1999]
EAC Rip | APE (image+.cue+log) - 246 MB | Covers - 7 MB
Genre: Jazz, Bop | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: OJC/Pablo Records (OJCCD-683-2 (2310-803))

Tenor saxophonist Zoot Sims recorded quite a few albums with pianist Jimmy Rowles during his Pablo years; all are recommended. Rowles assisted Sims in coming up with obscurities to interpret, and this CD reissue is highlighted by such little-performed songs as "If I'm Lucky," "Shadow Waltz," "Gypsy Sweetheart" and "I Wonder Where Our Love Has Gone." The lead voices are backed ably by bassist George Mraz and drummer Mousey Alexander on this enjoyable straight-ahead date.

Zoot Sims - Soprano Sax (1976) [Reissue 1996] (Re-up)

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Zoot Sims - Soprano Sax (1976) [Reissue 1996] (Re-up)

Zoot Sims - Soprano Sax (1976) [Reissue 1996]
EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks+.cue+log) - 243 MB | Covers - 6 MB
Genre: Jazz, Cool Jazz | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: OJC/Pablo Records (00025218690225)

Zoot Sims, known throughout his career as a hard-swinging tenor-saxophonist, started doubling successfully on soprano in 1973 and managed to become one of the best by simply playing in his own musical personality. This particular LP was his only full-length set on soprano but it is a rewarding one. Assisted by pianist Ray Bryant, bassist George Mraz and drummer Grady Tate, Sims is in top form on such songs as "Someday Sweetheart," "Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams," "Ghost of a Chance" and two of his originals. A delightful set of swinging jazz, it's a surprise success.

Zoot Sims - I Wish I Were Twins (1981) [Reissue 1998] (Re-up)

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Zoot Sims - I Wish I Were Twins (1981) [Reissue 1998] (Re-up)

Zoot Sims - I Wish I Were Twins (1981) [Reissue 1998]
EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks+.cue+log) - 273 MB | Covers - 19 MB
Genre: Jazz, Bop | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: OJC/Pablo Records (00025218697620)

Zoot Sims (doubling on tenor and soprano) teams up once again with pianist Jimmy Rowles; this time bassist Frank Tate and drummer Akira Tana are the supporting cast. Rowles is a master not only at accompanying soloists (he always seems to come up with the perfect chord) but in picking up superior obscurities to perform. In addition to "Georgia on My Mind" and "The Touch of Your Lips," this album contains such tunes as "I Wish I Were Twins," "Changes" and Johnny Mercer's "You Go Your Way"; Sims contributed "The Fish Horn" to feature his soprano. A fine swinging date filled with thoughtful improvisations.

Zoot Sims Et Henri Renaud - Jazz In Paris [Recorded 1952-1956] (2000) (Re-up)

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Zoot Sims Et Henri Renaud - Jazz In Paris [Recorded 1952-1956] (2000) (Re-up)

Zoot Sims Et Henri Renaud - Jazz In Paris [Recorded 1952-1956] (2000)
EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks+.cue+log) - 327 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps (LAME 3.93) - 144 MB | Covers - 46 MB
Genre: Jazz, Bop | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: Universal Music (013 037-2)

Zoot and trumpeter Jon Eardley were in Paris in 1956 as part of the Gerry Mulligan Sextet which performed at the Olympia. They took time off to record on their own in the studios. Tracks 1-4 released on French 10 inch LP were actually a rehearsal with the Henri Renaud trio which was deemed good enough to release. The rest of this Jazz In Paris CD features a Live set by the Henri Renaud ensemble complete with vibes and guitar dwarfing the saxes, and a loud but not unruly audience.

Zoot Sims Quartet - Live at Ronnie Scott's '61 (1990)

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Zoot Sims Quartet - Live at Ronnie Scott's '61 (1990)

Zoot Sims Quartet - Live at Ronnie Scott's '61 (1990)
EAC | Flac(Image) + Cue + Log & MP3 CBR 320Kbps
Fresh Sound Records, FSR-Cd 134 | ~ 224 or 105 Mb | Artwork(jpg) -> 36 Mb
Bop, Jazz

~ Recorded live at Ronnie Scott's London, November 14 & 15, 1961 ~