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Al Cohn and Zoot Sims

A personal journey taking in great musicians and great music. Geoffrey Smith surveys the celebrated partnership and individual careers of saxophonists Al Cohn and Zoot Sims.

A personal journey taking in great musicians and great music.

Separately and together, saxophonists Al Cohn and Zoot Sims epitomized the joys of swing. Geoffrey Smith surveys both their celebrated partnership and individual careers, including Zoot's global touring and Al's compositions for the likes of Woody Herman and Gerry Mulligan.

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Sun 24 Jun 2012 00:00
大象传媒 Radio 3

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Music Played

  • The Al Cohn & Zoot Sims

    Improvisation for unaccompanied saxophones

    Composer: Al Cohn & Zoot Sims Performers: Al Cohn & Zoot Sims Recorded: 1960

    • You 鈥楴鈥� Me.
    • Mercury SMWL 21030.

  • Woody Herman

    Four Brothers

    Composer: Jimmy Giuffre Performers: Woody Herman (cl), Ernie Royal, Bernie Glow, Stan Fishelson, Shorty Rogers, Marky Markowitz (tp), Earl Swope, Ollie Wilson, Bob Swift (tb), Sam Marowitz, Herbie Steward (as), Stan Getz, Zoot Sims (ts), Serge Chaloff (bs), Fred Otis (p), Gene Sargent (g), Walt Yoder (b), Don Lamond (d) Recorded: 1947

    • The Woody Herman Story.
    • Proper P1160.

  • Woody Herman

    The Goof and I

    Composer: Al Cohn Performers: Woody Herman (cl), Ernie Royal, Bernie Glow, Stan Fishelson, Shorty Rogers, Marky Markowitz (tp), Earl Swope, Ollie Wilson, Bob Swift (tb), Sam Marowitz, Herbie Steward (as), Stan Getz, Zoot Sims (ts), Serge Chaloff (bs), Fred Otis (p), Gene Sargent (g), Walt Yoder (b), Don Lamond (d) Recorded: 1947

    • The Woody Herman Story.
    • Proper P1160.

  • Al Cohn

    A Blues Serenade

    Composer: Grande/Lytell/Signorelli/Parish Performers: Al Cohn (ts), Bob Brookmeyer (valve tb), Mose Allison (p), Teddy Kotick (b), Nick Stabulas (d) Recorded: 1956

    • Al Cohn: Four Classic Albums Plus.
    • Avid AMSC969.

  • Zoot Sims

    Zoot Swings the Blues

    Composer: Zoot Sims Performers: Zoot Sims (ts), Harry Biss (p), Clyde Lombardi (b), Art Blakey (d) Recorded: 1951

    • Zoot Sims 鈥� Complete Prestige and Vogue Studio Masters.
    • Jazz Factory JFCD22873 (1).

  • Al Cohn

    Brandy and Beer

    Composer: Al Cohn Performers: Al Cohn (ts), Zoot Sims (ts), Mose Allison (p), Teddy Kotick (b), Nick Stabulas (d) Recorded: 1957

    • Al Cohn: Four Classic Albums Plus.
    • Avid AMSC 969.

  • Al Cohn

    Two Funky People

    Composer: Al Cohn Performers: Al Cohn (ts), Zoot Sims (cl), Mose Allison (p), Teddy Kotick (b), Nick Stabulas (d) Recorded: 1957

    • Al Cohn: Four Classic Albums Plus.
    • Avid AMSC 969.

  • The Al Cohn & Zoot Sims Quintet

    Love for Sale

    Composer: Cole Porter Performers: Al Cohn, Zoot Sims, Mose Allison (p) Recorded: 1960

    • You 鈥楴鈥� Me.
    • Mercury SMWL 21030.

  • Al Cohn and Zoot Sims - Emily

    Composer: Johnny Mandel Performers: Al Cohn (ts), Zoot Sims (ts), Jaki Byard (p), George Duvivier (b), Mel Lewis (d) Recorded: 1973

  • Gerry Mulligan

    Apple Core

    Composer: Gerry Mulligan Performers: Gerry Mulligan (bs), Nick Travis, Don Ferrara, Conte Candoli (tp), Bob Brookmeyer (valve tb), Willie Dennis, Alan Ralph (tb), Gene Quill & Bob Donovan (as), Zoot Sims, Jim Reider (ts), Gene Allen & Buddy Clarke (bs), Mel Lewis (d) Recorded: 1960

    • Gerry Mulligan: Mulligan Concert Jazz Band.
    • Verve 8389332 (1).

  • Gerry Mulligan

    Lady Chatterley's Mother

    Composer: Al Cohn Performers: Gerry Mulligan (bs), Nick Travis, Don Ferrara, Clark Terry (tp), Bob Brookmeyer (valve tb), Willie Dennis, Alan Ralph (tb), Gene Quill & Bob Donovan (as), Jim Reider (ts), Gene Allen (bs), Bill Crow (b), Mel Lewis (d) Recorded: 1960

    • Gerry Mulligan: Mulligan Concert Jazz Band.
    • Verve 8389332 (1).

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  • Sun 24 Jun 2012 00:00
    大象传媒 Radio 3

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