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Review
by Scott Yanow
Tenor saxophonist Bob Cooper's only Contemporary album (reissued on CD in the Original Jazz Classics series) is a near-classic and one of his finest recordings. Cooper, along with trombonist Frank Rosolino, vibraphonist Victor Feldman, pianist Lou Levy, bassist Max Bennett, and drummer Mel Lewis, performs colorful versions of five standards (best are "Confirmation," "Easy Living," and "Somebody Loves Me") that show off his attractive tone and ability to swing at any tempo. Half of the release consists of his "Jazz Theme and Four Variations," a very interesting work that holds together quite well throughout 23-and-a-half minutes and five movements. Three trumpeters (including Conte Candoli) and one trombone are added to make the ensembles richer. This set is an underrated gem.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/coop%21-the-music-of-bob-cooper-mw0000202936

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Reseña
por Scott Yanow
El único álbum Contemporary del saxofonista tenor Bob Cooper (reeditado en CD en la serie Original Jazz Classics) es casi un clásico y una de sus mejores grabaciones. Cooper, junto con el trombonista Frank Rosolino, el vibrafonista Victor Feldman, el pianista Lou Levy, el bajista Max Bennett y el batería Mel Lewis, interpreta coloridas versiones de cinco estándares (los mejores son "Confirmation", "Easy Living" y "Somebody Loves Me") que muestran su atractivo tono y su habilidad para el swing a cualquier tempo. La mitad del disco consiste en su "Jazz Theme and Four Variations", una obra muy interesante que se mantiene bastante bien a lo largo de 23 minutos y medio y cinco movimientos. Se añaden tres trompetistas (incluido Conte Candoli) y un trombón para enriquecer el conjunto. Este conjunto es una joya infravalorada.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/coop%21-the-music-of-bob-cooper-mw0000202936

Tracks:
Jazz Theme And Four Variations (23:34)
1.1 - Main Theme: Sunday Mood - 4:00
1.2 - 1st Variation: A Blue Period - 4:05
1.3 - 2nd Variation: Happy Changes - 3:58
1.4 - 3rd Variation: Night Stroll - 6:34
1.5 - 4th Variation: Saturday Dance - 4:40
2 - Confirmation - 4:18
3 - Easy Living - 4:19
4 - Frankie & Johnny - 5:50
5 - Day Dream - 3:25
6 - Somebody Loves Me - 3:19


Credits:
    Bass – Max Bennett
    Drums – Mel Lewis
    Mastered By [Mastering] – Joe Tarantino
    Piano – Lou Levy
    Producer – Lester Koenig
    Tenor Saxophone – Bob Cooper
    Trombone – Frank Rosolino, Johnny Halliburton* (tracks: 1.3 to 1.5)
    Trumpet – Conte Candoli (tracks: 1.3 to 1.5), Don Fagerquist (tracks: 1.3 to 1.5), Pete Candoli (tracks: 1.3 to 1.5)
    Vibraphone [Vibraharp] – Victor Feldman

Recorded at Contemporary's studio in Los Angeles; August 26-27, 1957.

Label:    Contemporary Records – C3544
Country:    US
Released:    1958
Genre:    Jazz
https://www.discogs.com/release/3156204-Bob-Cooper-Coop-The-Music-Of-Bob-Cooper

 

 

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