Stretching Out is an album by the Zoot Sims-Bob Brookmeyer Octet recorded in 1958 for the United Artists label.[1][2]
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Studio album by Zoot Sims-Bob Brookmeyer Octet | ||||
Released | 1959 | |||
Recorded | December 27, 1958 | |||
Studio | Nola Penthouse Studio, New York City | |||
Genre | Jazz | |||
Length | 35:55 | |||
Label | United Artists UAL 4023/UAS 5023 | |||
Producer | Jack Lewis | |||
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Reception
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Source | Rating |
Allmusic | [3] |
The Allmusic review by Ken Dryden stated: "Aside from a few innocuous reed squeaks, the music is essentially flawless and has stood the test of time very well. ...fans of cool jazz will want to locate a copy of this session".[3]
Track listing
edit- "Stretching Out" (Bob Brookmeyer) - 6:07
- "Now Will You Be Good?" (Harry Pease, Arthur Terker, Harry Jentes) - 5:27
- "Pennies from Heaven" (Arthur Johnston, Johnny Burke) - 6:14
- "King Porter Stomp" (Jelly Roll Morton) - 4:37
- "Ain't Misbehavin'" (Harry Brooks, Fats Waller, Andy Razaf) - 6:52
- "Bee Kay" (Bill Potts) - 6:38
Personnel
edit- Zoot Sims - tenor saxophone
- Bob Brookmeyer - valve trombone
- Harry "Sweets" Edison - trumpet
- Al Cohn- tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone
- Hank Jones - piano
- Freddie Green - guitar
- Eddie Jones - bass
- Charlie Persip - drums
- Al Cohn (track 3), Bill Potts (track 6), Bob Brookmeyer (tracks 1, 2 & 3-5) - arranger
References
edit- ^ Edwards, D., Eyries, P., Watts, R, Neely, T. & Callahan, M., Discography Preview for the United Artists label 40000 & 4000/5000 Series (1958-1972), accessed November 27, 2015
- ^ Zoot Sims Catalog, accessed November 27, 2015
- ^ a b Dryden, Ken. Stretching Out – Review at AllMusic. Retrieved November 27, 2015.