Zoot Sims • The Great Zoot Sims Down Home

 

Review by Scott Yanow
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.

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Reseña de Scott Yanow
El saxofonista tenor Zoot Sims grabó regularmente como líder durante casi de 45 años, y vale la pena adquirir prácticamente todas sus numerosas sesiones. La fecha de Sims en Bethlehem también nos da un vistazo al gran pianista Dave McKenna en sus primeros días, junto con el bajista George Tucker y el baterista Dannie Richmond. Sims explora principalmente los estándares de la era del swing (incluyendo una rara versión de "Bill Bailey") en este agradable y consistente conjunto de swing.

Tracklist
1 Jive At Five 5:16
2 Doggin' Around 4:36
3 Avalon 4:25
4 I Cried For You 6:48
5 Bill Bailey 5:14
6 Goodnight Sweetheart 4:19
7 There'll Be Some Changes Made 5:19
8 I've Heard That Blues Before 5:24
9 There'll Be Some Changes Made (Alt. Take) 6:43
10 Jive At Five (Alt. Take) 6:13
11 Doggin' Around (Alt. Take) 3:34
12 Avalon (Alt. Take) 4:07
13 Goodnight Sweetheart (Alt. Take) 5:08
14 Bill Bailey (Alt. Take) 5:02

Credits
Bass – George Tucker
Drums – Dannie Richmond
Piano – Dave McKenna
Tenor Saxophone – Zoot Sims

Recorded July 1960.
Tracks 1 to 8: originally released as LP on Bethlehem Records (Cat#: "BCP 6051").
Tracks 9 to 14: additional alternate takes not on original LP.
Tracks 5 & 14: P.D.

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