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Zoot Sims

SKU: PPRLP6027

Barcode: PPRLP6027

34.00 £34.00
  • Genre: Jazz
  • Label: Pure Pleasure
  • Released Date: 25th February 2013
  • Buying Format:
    180g 1LP

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Renowned Tenor Saxophonist! Jazz Standards from the Swing Era!

John Haley “Zoot” Sims was an American jazz saxophonist, playing mainly tenor and soprano. Following in the footsteps of Lester Young, Sims developed into an innovative tenor saxophonist. Throughout his career, he played with renowned bands, including Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw, Stan Kenton, and Buddy Rich. Sims replaced his idol Ben Webster in Sid Catlett’s Quartet in 1944. Sims was also one of Woody Herman’s “Four Brothers”, and he was known among his peers as one of the strongest swingers in the field. He frequently led his own combos and sometimes toured with his friend Gerry Mulligan’s sextet, and later with Mulligan’s Concert Jazz Band.

“Tenor saxophonist Zoot Sims recorded on a regular basis as a leader for most of 45 years, and virtually all of his many sessions are worth acquiring. Sims’s Bethlehem date also gives one a look at the great pianist Dave McKenna in his early days, along with bassist George Tucker and drummer Dannie Richmond. Sims mostly explores standards from the swing era (including a rare version of ‘Bill Bailey’) on this enjoyable and consistently swinging set.” – Scott Yanow, allmusic.com

Musicians:
Zoot Sims, tenor sax
Dave McKenna, piano
George Tucker, bass
Dannie Richmond, drums

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Track Listings

1. Jive At Five
2. Doggin' Around
3. Avalon
4. I Cried For You
5. Bill Bailey
6. Goodnight Sweetheart
7. There'll Be Some Changes Made
8. I've Heard That Blues Before

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