| The Brothers! | ||||
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| Released | 1956 | |||
| Recorded | June 24 & 25, 1955 Webster Hall, New York City | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Label | RCA Victor LPM 1162 | |||
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The Brothers! is an album by the tenor saxophonists Al Cohn, Bill Perkins and Richie Kamuca recorded in 1955 for the RCA Victor label. [1]
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| Allmusic |   [2] |
The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow stated "The music is fun and swinging if not all that original or distinctive". [2]
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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