ZOOT SIMS - Suddenly It's Spring (1983-1992) FLAC (tracks+.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     Brahms...I Think 4:16
Zoot Sims    
2     I Can't Get Started 7:08
Vernon Duke / Ira Gershwin    
3     MacGuffie's Blues 4:11
Zoot Sims    
4     In the Middle of a Kiss 6:11
Sam Coslow    
5     So Long 5:25
Woody Guthrie
6     Never Let Me Go 4:57
Ray Evans / Jay Livingston    
7     Suddenly It's Spring 5:36
Johnny Burke / James Van Heusen    
8     Emaline 5:48
Mitchell Parish / Frank Perkins
Credits :
Bass – George Mraz
Drums – Akira Tana
Piano – Jimmy Rowles
Producer, Liner Notes – Norman Granz
Tenor Saxophone – Zoot Sims