ZOOT SIMS | BOB BROOKMEYER - Tonite's Music Today (1956-1988) FLAC (tracks), lossless

Valve trombonist Bob Brookmeyer's musical partnerships in the 1950s with Stan Getz and especially Gerry Mulligan were celebrated but he also recorded three fine albums with tenor-saxophonist Zoot Sims in 1956 that are quite enjoyable, feature colorful jammed ensembles and hard-swinging yet cool-toned solos that owe as much to the swing tradition as to the innovations of bebop. This Storyville CD finds Zoot and Brookmeyer accompanied by pianist Hank Jones, bassist Wyatt Reuther and drummer Gus Johnson. Highlights include "I Hear a Rhapsody," "Blue Skies" and Sims's first ever recorded vocal on a "Blues." This release is easily recommended as is its companion Storyville CD Morning Fun. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1     Mr. Moon 4:56
Steve Allen    
2     I Hear a Rhapsody 2:27
Jack Baker / George Fragos / Dick Gasparre     
3     The Chant 4:27
Gerry Mulligan
4     Blues 5:39     
Traditional    
5     Zoot's Tune 4:42
Zoot Sims    
6     How Long Has This Been Going On? 4:51
George Gershwin / Ira Gershwin
7     Bobby's Tune 3:23
Bob Brookmeyer    
8     Blue Skies 4:53
Irving Berlin
Credits :
Bass – Wyatt Ruther
Drums – Gus Johnson
Piano, Celesta [Celeste] – Hank Jones
Tenor Saxophone – Zoot Sims
Valve Trombone – Bob Brookmeyer