Al Cohn and Zoot Sims
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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Al Cohn & Zoot Sims
Improvisation For Unaccompanied Saxophones
- You 'N' Me.
- Mercury.
- 5.
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Woody Herman
Four Brothers
- THE WOODY HERMAN STORY.
- 5.
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Woody Herman
The Goof And I
- THE WOODY HERMAN STORY.
- PROPER.
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Al Cohn
A Blues Serenade
- Al Cohn: Four Classic Albums Plus.
- Avid.
- 12.
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Zoot Sims, Harry Biss, Clyde Lombardi & Art Blakey
Zoot Swings The Blues
- Complete Prestige & Vogue Studio Masters.
- Factory.
- 17.
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Al Cohn
Brandy And Beer
- Al Cohn: Four Classic Albums Plus.
- Avid.
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Zoot Sims & Al Cohn Quintet
Two Funky People
- Al and Zoot from Four Classic Albums.
- Avid.
- 3.
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The Al Cohn - Zoot Sims Quintet
Love For Sale
- You 'N' Me.
- Mercury.
- 4.
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Al Cohn & Zoot Sims
Emily
- Simply Jazz.
- Simply.
- 11.
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Gerry Mulligan Plus Band
Apple Core
- Gerry Mulligan Concert Jazz Band.
- Verve.
- 10.
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The Gerry Mulligan Concert Jazz Band
Lady Chatterley's Mother
- GERRY MULLIGAN CONCERT JAZZ BAND.
- VERVE COMPACT JAZZ.
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Al Cohn and Zoot Sims
Improvisation for unaccompanied saxophones
Al Cohn & Zoot Sims
Al Cohn & Zoot Sims
Al Cohn (ts), Zoot Sims (ts)
Mercury SMWL 21030
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Four Brothers
Woody Herman
ÌýJimmy GiuffreÌý
ÌýWoody 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)
Proper P1160
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The Goof and I
Woody Herman
ÌýAl Cohn
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)
Proper P1160
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A Blues Serenade
Al Cohn
ÌýGrande/Lytell/Signorelli/Parish
ÌýAl Cohn (ts), Bob Brookmeyer (valve tb), Mose Allison (p), Teddy Kotick (b), Nick Stabulas (d)
Avid AMSC969
Ìý
Zoot Swings the Blues
Zoot Sims
ÌýZoot Sims
Zoot Sims (ts), Harry Biss (p), Clyde Lombardi (b), Art Blakey (d)Ìý
Jazz Factory JFCD22873 (1)
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Brandy and Beer
Al Cohn
ÌýAl Cohn
Al Cohn (ts), Zoot Sims (ts), Mose Allison (p), Teddy Kotick (b), Nick Stabulas (d)Ìý
Avid AMSC 969
Ìý
Two Funky People
Al Cohn
ÌýAl Cohn
ÌýAl Cohn (ts), Zoot Sims (cl), Mose Allison (p), Teddy Kotick (b), Nick Stabulas (d)Ìý
Avid AMSC 969
Ìý
Love for Sale
The Al Cohn-Zoot Sims Quintet
ÌýCole Porter
Al Cohn, Zoot Sims, Mose Allison (p)
Mercury SMWL 21030
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Emily
Al Cohn and Zoot Sims
ÌýJohnny Mandel
Al Cohn (ts), Zoot Sims (ts), Jaki Byard (p), George Duvivier (b), Mel Lewis (d)
Simply CD001 (4)
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Apple Core
Gerry Mulligan
ÌýGerry Mulligan
Gerry Mulligan (bs), Nick Travis, Don Ferrara, Conte Candoli (tp), Bob Brookmeyer (valve tb), Willie Dennis, Alan Ralph (tb), Gene Quill & Bob Donovan (as), ZootÌý Sims, Jim Reider (ts), Gene Allen & Buddy Clarke (bs), Mel Lewis (d)
Verve 8389332 (1)
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Lady Chatterley’s Mother
Gerry Mulligan
ÌýAl Cohn
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)
Verve 8389332 (1)ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý
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- Sun 22 Jul 2018 00:0091Èȱ¬ Radio 3
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