| Junior's Cookin' | ||||
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| Released | 1962 | |||
| Recorded | April 10 and December 4, 1961 Gold Star Studios, Long Beach, California and New York City | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 38:51 | |||
| Label | Jazzland JLP 58 | |||
| Producer | Orrin Keepnews | |||
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Junior's Cookin' is the debut album led by American jazz saxophonist Junior Cook which was recorded in 1961 for the Jazzland label. [1]
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    [2] |
The AllMusic review by Jim Todd stated: "The result, while not essential listening, is a satisfying and honest set that provides an appealing portrait of both Cook and Mitchell, two central, although not seminal, figures in the development of hard bop." [2]
Charles Mitchell "Dolo" Coker was a jazz pianist and composer who recorded four albums for Xanadu Records and extensively as a sideman, for artists like Sonny Stitt, Gene Ammons, Lou Donaldson, Art Pepper, Philly Joe Jones, and Dexter Gordon.
California Hard is a jazz album by pianist and composer Dolo Coker, recorded in 1976. Two of the six pieces were written by Coker. The album was reissued as a CD in 1994, with one bonus track.
Horace-Scope is an album by jazz pianist Horace Silver released on the Blue Note label in 1960 featuring performances by Silver with Blue Mitchell, Junior Cook, Gene Taylor, and Roy Brooks.
The Tokyo Blues is an album by jazz pianist Horace Silver released on the Blue Note label in 1962, featuring performances by Silver with Blue Mitchell, Junior Cook, Gene Taylor, and Joe Harris. The AllMusic review awarded the album 4 stars.
Glidin' Along is an album by American trombonist Bennie Green recorded in 1961 and released on the Jazzland label.
Jackie's Bag is an album by American saxophonist Jackie McLean recorded in 1959 and 1960 and released by Blue Note. It features three tracks with McLean in a quintet featuring trumpeter Donald Byrd, pianist Sonny Clark, bassist Paul Chambers and drummer Philly Joe Jones, and six tracks with a sextet featuring tenor saxophonist Tina Brooks, trumpeter Blue Mitchell, pianist Kenny Drew, bassist Paul Chambers and drummer Art Taylor.
A Sure Thing is an album by American trumpeter Blue Mitchell with orchestra recorded in 1962 and released on the Riverside label.
Happenings is an album by American jazz pianist Hank Jones and composer/arranger Oliver Nelson featuring performances recorded in 1966 for the Impulse! label.
The Chant is the second album by bassist and cellist Sam Jones featuring performances recorded in early 1961 and originally released on the Riverside label.
Homecoming! is an album by jazz pianist Elmo Hope recorded in 1961 for the Riverside label.
Drums Around the World is the second album led by American jazz drummer Philly Joe Jones. It was recorded in 1959 and released on the Riverside label.
Showcase is the third album led by American jazz drummer Philly Joe Jones which was recorded in 1959 for the Riverside label.
Out of This World is the sole album led by American jazz saxophonist Walter Benton which was recorded in 1960 for the Jazzland label.
Junior Mance Trio at the Village Vanguard is a live album by jazz pianist Junior Mance which was recorded at the Village Vanguard in 1961 and released on the Jazzland label.
Breezing is an album by American saxophonist Sonny Red recorded in late 1960 and released in 1961 on the Jazzland label.
Images is an album by American saxophonist Sonny Red, featuring tracks recorded in 1961 with Barry Harris, and Blue Mitchell or Grant Green, which was released on the Jazzland label.
Takin' Care of Business is an album led by American jazz saxophonist Charlie Rouse which was recorded in 1960 for the Jazzland label.
Dolo! is the debut album by pianist Dolo Coker which was recorded in 1976 and released on the Xanadu label.
The Resurgence of Dexter Gordon is an album by American saxophonist Dexter Gordon recorded in 1960 and released on the Jazzland label.
Edison's Lights is an album by trumpeter Harry Edison recorded in 1976 and released by the Pablo label.
