ZOOT SIMS QUARTET - Zoot at Ease (1973) RM | Original Master Recording | WV (image+.cue), lossless

This CD reissues a rare Zoot Sims set originally made for the defunct Famous Door label. Accompanied by pianist Hank Jones, bassist Milt Hinton and either Louie Bellson or Grady Tate on drums, Zoot (who doubles on tenor and soprano) is in typically swinging form. In addition to a few standards, Sims explores some obscurities (including "Alabamy Home" and "In The Middle Of A Kiss") and even turns the theme of "Rosemary's Baby" into jazz. A slightly above-average set from a saxophonist who always sounded inspired. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1     Softly, As in a Morning Sunrise 4:45
Oscar Hammerstein II / Sigmund Romberg    
2     In the Middle of a Kiss 5:16
Sam Coslow    
3     Alabamy Home 5:54
Duke Ellington / Dave Ringle    
4     Do Nothin' Till You Hear from Me 4:37
Duke Ellington / Bob Russell    
5     Rosemary's Baby 6:36
Krzysztof Komeda    
6     Cocktails for Two 4:55
Sam Coslow / Arthur Johnston    
7     My Funny Valentine 5:04
Lorenz Hart / Richard Rodgers    
8     Beach in the A.M. 4:13
Hank Jones    
9     In the Middle of a Kiss [Take 1} 4:04
Sam Coslow    
10     In the Middle of a Kiss 5:53
Sam Coslow    
11     Alabamy Home 6:54
Duke Ellington / Dave Ringle
12     Beach in the A.M. 3:42
Hank Jones    
13     Alabamy Home 6:01
Duke Ellington / Dave Ringle
Credits :
Bass – Milt Hinton
Drums – Grady Tate (pistas: 2, 4, 6, 8), Louis Belson (pistas: 1, 3, 5, 7)
Piano – Hank Jones
Soprano Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone – Zoot Sims