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The AllMusic review stated " it is a joy to hear this rare encounter by the two great saxophonists. It is only a pity that Pepper and Sims did not record together more extensively during their careers". [4]
John Haley "Zoot" Sims was an American jazz saxophonist, playing mainly tenor but also alto saxophone. He first gained attention in the "Four Brothers" sax section of Woody Herman's big band, afterward enjoying a long solo career, often in partnership with fellow saxmen Gerry Mulligan and Al Cohn.
Basie & Zoot is a studio album by the jazz pianist Count Basie and the saxophonist Zoot Sims, released in 1976 by Pablo Records. It was recorded on April 9, 1975, during a session organized by Norman Granz, the head of the label. Granz decided against using the Count Basie Orchestra, instead inviting Sims, who played with Basie a few years prior.
The Book Cooks is the debut album by American jazz saxophonist Booker Ervin featuring performances recorded in 1960 for the Bethlehem label.
Encounter! is an album led by saxophonist Pepper Adams which was recorded in 1968 at Nola Penthouse Sound Studios, NYC, December 11-12, 1968 and released on the Prestige label in 1969.
The Modern Art of Jazz by Zoot Sims is an album by American jazz saxophonist Zoot Sims recorded in 1956 and released on the Dawn label.
The Gerry Mulligan Songbook is an album by American jazz saxophonist Gerry Mulligan featuring performances recorded in late 1957 and released on the World Pacific label.
Gerry Mulligan and the Concert Jazz Band on Tour is a live album recorded by American jazz saxophonist and bandleader Gerry Mulligan featuring performances recorded in California, Berlin and Milan 1960 which were released on the Verve label. In the CD era it has been superseded by The Complete Santa Monica Concert
California Concerts is a live album by saxophonist and bandleader Gerry Mulligan featuring performances recorded at the Stockton High School and Hoover High School in California in late 1954 and released on the Pacific Jazz label. The original LP was the first 12 inch LP to be released on the Pacific Jazz label in 1955. The Gerry Mulligan feature track "Polka Dots and Moonbeams" with Bob Brookmeyer on piano was first released on the compilation LP The Genius of Gerry Mulligan in 1960. Although the tracks were recorded at a high school, recording took place on weekends and in the evening. Chet Baker was originally chosen to be the trumpet player of the session, but was jailed for his ongoing heroin addiction, so trumpeter Jon Eardley took Baker’s place sounding very similar to Baker.
The Brothers is a studio compilation album by American saxophonists Stan Getz and Zoot Sims released in 1956 via Prestige label.
If I'm Lucky is an album by saxophonist Zoot Sims with pianist Jimmy Rowles, recorded in 1977 for the Pablo label.
Jazz Alive! A Night at the Half Note is a live album by saxophonists Zoot Sims, Al Cohn and Phil Woods recorded at the Half Note Club in 1959 and originally released on the United Artists label.
Arthur's Blues is a live album by saxophonist Art Pepper recorded in 1981 at the Maiden Voyage nightclub in Los Angeles and released on the Galaxy label in 1991. The album features tracks that were first released on The Complete Galaxy Recordings box set in 1989.
Tête-à-Tête is a duet album by saxophonist Art Pepper and pianist George Cables, recorded in 1982 and released on the Galaxy label.
Goin' Home is a duet album by saxophonist Art Pepper and pianist George Cables recorded in 1982 and released on the Galaxy label.
Pepper Adams Plays the Compositions of Charlie Mingus, is an album by baritone saxophonist Pepper Adams featuring Quintet and Octet performances of Charles Mingus' compositions which was recorded in 1963 and originally released on the Motown subsidiary label, Workshop Jazz.
Just Friends is an album by saxophonist Zoot Sims with trumpeter Harry Sweets Edison recorded in late 1978 but not released by the Pablo label until 1980.
Soprano Sax is an album by saxophonist Zoot Sims recorded in 1976 and released by the Pablo label.
Hawthorne Nights is an album by saxophonist Zoot Sims recorded in 1976 and released by the Pablo label the following year.
For Lady Day is an album by saxophonist Zoot Sims recorded in 1978 but not released by the Pablo label until 1991.
Warm Tenor is an album by saxophonist Zoot Sims, recorded in 1978 and released by the Pablo label the following year.