Al Cohn & Zoot Sims • Easy As Pie׃ Live At The Left Bank

 

Over nearly three decades, tenor saxophonists Al Cohn and Zoot Sims made many fine recordings together; this posthumous release originates from a private recording made by the Left Bank Jazz Society in 1968 at Baltimore's Famous Ballroom. The two co-leaders inspire one another throughout the concert. Following an opening "Tickle Toe" (which is unfortunately joined in progress), they dive into Cohn's hard swinging "Mr.George." Other highlights include a masterful medley of "These Foolish Things" and "Willow Weep For Me," plus a lush version of Gary McFarland's tribute to alto sax superstar Johnny Hodges in "Blue Hodge" and the lightly swinging "Expense Account." The capable rhythm section includes pianist Dave Frishberg, bassist Victor Sproles, and drummer Donald McDonald. The terrific liner notes by Ira Gitler give the listener an idea what it was like to catch the two saxophonists in person. Although the sound isn't as crisp as typical live jazz CDs, this CD is highly recommended. --- Ken Dryden

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A lo largo de casi tres décadas, los saxofonistas tenores Al Cohn y Zoot Sims realizaron muchas y buenas grabaciones juntos; este lanzamiento póstumo procede de una grabación privada realizada por la Left Bank Jazz Society en 1968 en el Famous Ballroom de Baltimore. Los dos colíderes se inspiran mutuamente durante todo el concierto. Tras un "Tickle Toe" de apertura (que desgraciadamente se une en marcha), se sumergen en el duro swing de Cohn "Mr.George". Otros momentos destacados incluyen un magistral medley de "These Foolish Things" y "Willow Weep For Me", además de una exuberante versión del homenaje de Gary McFarland a la superestrella del saxo alto Johnny Hodges en "Blue Hodge" y el ligero swing de "Expense Account". La competente sección rítmica incluye al pianista Dave Frishberg, al bajista Victor Sproles y al baterista Donald McDonald. Las magníficas notas de Ira Gitler dan al oyente una idea de lo que fue ver a los dos saxofonistas en persona. Aunque el sonido no es tan nítido como el de los típicos CDs de jazz en directo, este CD es muy recomendable. --- Ken Dryden

Tracks:
1.Tickle Toe
2.Mr. George
3.Medley: These Foolish Things/Willow Weep For Me
4.John's Bunch
5.Blue Hodge
6.Expense Account
7.Come Rain Or Come Shine
8.Recado Bossa Nova

Credits:
Al Cohn & Zoot Sims-tenor sax
Dave Frishberg-piano
Victor Sproles-bass
Donald McDonald-drums

1968

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