| Stretching Out | ||||
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| Studio album by Zoot Sims-Bob Brookmeyer Octet | ||||
| Released | 1959 | |||
| Recorded | December 27, 1958 | |||
| Studio | Nola Penthouse Studio, New York City | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 35:55 | |||
| Label | United Artists UAL 4023/UAS 5023 | |||
| Producer | Jack Lewis | |||
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Stretching Out is an album by the Zoot Sims-Bob Brookmeyer Octet recorded in 1958 for the United Artists label. [1] [2]
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [3] |
The Allmusic review by Ken Dryden stated: "Aside from a few innocuous reed squeaks, the music is essentially flawless and has stood the test of time very well. ...fans of cool jazz will want to locate a copy of this session". [3]
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.
Al Cohn was an American jazz saxophonist, arranger and composer. He came to prominence in the band of clarinetist Woody Herman and was known for his longtime musical partnership with fellow saxophonist Zoot Sims.
James "Osie" Johnson was a jazz drummer, arranger and singer.
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