ZOOT SIMS QUINTET - Zoot! (1957-1991) RM | WV (image+.cue), lossless

For a little while in the mid-'50s, Zoot Sims occasionally doubled on alto although he soon switched back exclusively to tenor where he had a stronger musical personality. On the CD reissue of Riverside's 1956 Zoot!, Sims plays alto on two of the seven tracks and works well with trumpeter Nick Travis. Actually, pianist George Handy, who contributed four originals (two standards and drummer Osie Johnson's "Osmosis" complete the program) and did all of the arranging, comes across as the key supporting player; bassist Wilbur Ware and Johnson are fine in quiet support. Although Handy's arrangements are a bit modern, this is still a typically hard-swinging and melodic Zoot Sims date. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1     Why Cry? 5:54
George Handy    
2     Echoes of You 7:12
George Handy    
3     Swim, Jim 7:07
George Handy    
4     Here and Now 4:55
George Handy    
5     Fools Rush In (Where Angels Fear to Tread) 4:30
Rube Bloom / Johnny Mercer
6     Osmosis 4:44
Osie Johnson    
7     Taking a Chance on Love 6:01
Vernon Duke / Ted Fetter / John Latouche
Credits :
Alto Saxophone – Jack "Zoot" Sims (pistas: 3, 6)
Bass – Wilbur Ware
Drums – Osie Johnson
Piano, Arranged By – George Handy
Producer, Liner Notes – Orrin Keepnews
Tenor Saxophone – Jack "Zoot" Sims
Trumpet – Nick Travis