AL COHN & ZOOT SIMS - Body and Soul (1973-1997) WV (image+.cue), lossless

Other than a couple of albums for tiny collector's labels, this Muse album was Al Cohn's first album as a leader since 1962. Cohn had spent much of the interim as a full-time writer for studios and was finally returning to active playing. He renewed his musical partnership with Zoot Sims on this quintet date for Muse, which also includes pianist Jaki Byard, bassist George Duvivier and drummer Mel Lewis. Cohn and Sims still had very complementary sounds and personalities, so their collaboration on Body and Soul [Muse] holds its own against their earlier dates. Zoot switches to soprano on "Jean"; Cohn is in top form on "Body and Soul." and the three-song "Brazilian Medley" works quite well. This is pleasing and frequently lyrical music. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1     Doodle Oodle 6'54
Billy Byers
2     Emily 7'19
Johnny Mandel / Johnny Mercer    
3     Brazilian Medley: Recado Bossa Nova/The Girl from Ipanema 7'59
Djalma Ferreira / Norman Gimbel / Antônio Carlos Jobim / Vinícius de Moraes
4     Mama Flossie 5'43
Al Cohn / Zoot Sims    
5     Body and Soul 5'38
Frank Eyton / Johnny Green / Edward Heyman / Robert Sour
6     Jean 6'03
Rod McKuen    
7     Blue Hodge 7'03
Gary McFarland
Credits :
Bass – George Duvivier
Drums – Mel Lewis
Piano – Jaki Byard
Tenor Saxophone – Al Cohn
Tenor Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone – Zoot Sims