THE ZOOT SIMS FOUR - The Innocent Years (1981-1995) RM | WV (image+.cue), lossless

This CD reissue of one of tenor-saxophonist Zoot Sims's final recordings adds a version of "Emaline" to the original program. Pianist Jimmy Rowles often co-stars on the date (with bassist George Mraz and drummer Akira Tana offering solid support). The lyrical repertoire emphasizes ballads and pretty melodies with the highpoints including such offbeat material as Woody Guthrie's "So Long," Sims's "Brahms...I Think," "In the Middle of a Kiss" and the more familiar "Never Let Me Go" and "Suddenly It's Spring." The melodic performances are quite warm, romantic and enjoyable, fine examples of subtle creativity. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1     I Hear a Rhapsody 5:26
Jack Baker / George Fragos / Dick Gasparre
2     Pomme au Four 6:14
Zoot Sims    
3     Over the Rainbow 10:52
Harold Arlen / E.Y. "Yip" Harburg    
4     The Very Thought of You 6:33
Ray Noble    
5     If You Were Mine 6:17
Matty Malneck / Johnny Mercer    
6     Indian Summer 6:04
Al Dubin / Victor Herbert
Credits :
Bass – Frank Tate
Design – Gilles Margerin, Norman Granz
Drums – Akira Tana
Piano – Richard Wyands
Producer – Norman Granz
Remastered By – Phil De Lancie
Soprano Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone – Zoot Sims