| If I'm Lucky | ||||
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| Released | 1977 | |||
| Recorded | October 27 & 28, 1977 | |||
| Studio | RCA Studios, NYC | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 45:11 | |||
| Label | Pablo 2310-803 | |||
| Producer | Norman Granz | |||
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If I'm Lucky is an album by saxophonist Zoot Sims with pianist Jimmy Rowles, recorded in 1977 for the Pablo label. [1] [2]
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [3] |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz | [4] |
AllMusic awarded the album 4 stars, and its review by Scott Yanow calls it an "enjoyable straight-ahead date". [3] On All About Jazz , Marc Barnett described the album as "gorgeous improvisations on some beautiful yet rarely played songs". [5] The Penguin Guide to Jazz selected this album as part of its suggested Core Collection. [4] [6]
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.
James George Hunter, known professionally as Jimmy Rowles, was an American jazz pianist, vocalist, and composer. As a bandleader and accompanist, he explored multiple styles including swing and cool jazz.
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