BOB BROOKMEYER | JIMMY CLEVELAND | FRANK ROSOLINO — The Trombones Inc. (1958-2007) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

 Each of the selections on this set has between seven and a dozen trombonists along with a rhythm section. The first five selections were recorded with East Coast musicians and the next six with players from the West Coast but, truth be told, there is no real difference in the style of music. The arrangements of J.J. Johnson, Warren Barker and Marty Paich are strictly straight-ahead with an emphasis on the sound of the trombone sections. There are many concise solos along the way but the only standouts are Frank Rosolino and Jimmy Cleveland, as most of the other individual spots are brief. The final number, "I Found a New Baby," was not on the original LP and was apparently recorded half on the East Coast and half on the West, a discographer's nightmare but pointing to the unity of this project. The music is fun and very much in the idiom of 1950s J.J. Johnson although Johnson does not actually play a note on this project. Scott Yanow   Tracklist & Credits :

CURTIS FULLER — Soul Trombone + Cabin in the Sky (2011) RM | Serie Impulse! 2-On-1 | FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

This budget two-fer in Impulse's 2011 reissue series offers trombonist Curtis Fuller's first two releases for the label, both recorded in 1961; they are his 18th and 19th overall. The first, Soul Trombone, recorded in November, is aptly titled and places Fuller as the leader of a stellar band that includes pianist Cedar Walton, trumpeter Freddie Hubbard, tenor saxophonist Jimmy Heath, Granville T. Hogan on drums, and either Jimmy Cobb or Jymie Merritt on bass. Of the six track on the set, three are originals, and they include the stellar hard bop offering "The Clan," the swinging "Newdles," and the breezy "Ladies Night." Two standard ballads here, "In the Wee Small Hours of the Morning," and Stan Getz's arrangement of "Dear Old Stockholm," are also beautifully delivered. On this date, Fuller allowed all of his sidemen to stretch out and engage with one another generously. Cabin in the Sky is an entirely different kind of outing, and almost experimental -- though not in the avant-garde sense -- with Fuller leading a pair of different large bands that include a full string section arranged by Harry Lookofsky and conducted by Manny Albam. This date relies heavily (but not exclusively) on the tunes of Vernon Duke and John Latouche. The emphasis here is on texture, color, and harmony, but as a result, some of Fuller's authority is overshadowed by the elaborate and restrictive arrangements. That said, this set is far from uninteresting, and given the price tag, irresistible. Some of the players on this date include Bob Brookmeyer, Kai Winding, Hank Jones, Milt Hinton, and Osie Johnson. Standouts include non string-arranged tracks such as "Honey in the Honeycomb" and "Savannah."
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Tracklist & Credits :

THE GIL EVANS ORCHESTRA — Into the Hot (1962-1988) FLAC (image+.cue), lossless

Although this album (reissued on CD) proudly states that it is by the Gil Evans Orchestra and has Evans' picture on the cover, the arranger actually had nothing to do with the music. Three songs have the nucleus of his big band performing numbers composed, arranged, and conducted by John Carisi (who also plays one of the trumpets). Those selections by the composer of "Israel" are disappointingly forgettable. The other three performances are even further away from Evans for they are actually selections by avant-garde pianist Cecil Taylor's septet! Taylor's music features trumpeter Ted Curson, trombonist Roswell Rudd, altoist Jimmy Lyons, tenor saxophonist Archie Shepp, bassist Henry Grimes, and drummer Sunny Murray and is quite adventurous and exciting, the main reason to acquire this somewhat misleading set. Scott Yanow    Tracklist & Credits :

STAN GETZ – 1952-1953 | The Classics Chronological Series – 1379 (2003) FLAC (tracks), lossless

This fifth installment in the Classics Stan Getz chronology opens with a 60-mph workout on Sigmund Romberg's "Lover, Come Back to Me." Accompanied by pianist Duke Jordan, guitarist Jimmy Raney, bassist Bill Crow, and drummer Frank Isola, and using everything he learned about saxophones from Lester Young and Charlie Parker, Getz also sounds at times a tiny bit like his contemporaries John LaPorta and Lee Konitz. Several of these 12 sides recorded for the Mercury, Norgran, and Royal Roost labels during December 1952 are slow luxurious ballads, a treat for anyone enamored of Getz's intoxicating suede-toned manner. "Lullaby of Birdland," "Fools Rush In," "How Deep Is the Ocean?," and especially this band's spirited rendition of Gigi Gryce's "Hymn to the Orient" are invigorating examples of what Getz could accomplish at higher velocities. Four Mercury/Clef sides recorded on April 16, 1953, are infused with composer and valve trombonist Bob Brookmeyer's smooth ideas and cool textures. "Erudition" is a particularly rewarding dose of hot modernity. The rhythm section of Bill Crow, drummer Al Levitt, and pianist John Williams works wonders here behind the pleasantly paired horns. The four tracks closing this excellent compilation were recorded for Prestige on April 23, 1953, with Frank Isola behind the drums, pianist Hall Overton, bassist Red Mitchell, and heavily featured guitarist Jimmy Raney, who composed three of the four tunes rendered on that day. Note also that a few years later, some of the players heard on this disc -- Brookmeyer, Mitchell, and Isola -- would show up gigging with Lee Konitz in Paris. arwulf arwulf 

STAN GETZ – 1953 | The Classics Chronological Series – 1395 (2005) FLAC (image+.cue), lossless

Tracklist + Credits :

STAN GETZ – 1954 | The Classics Chronological Series – 1435 (2007) FLAC (tracks), lossless

Stan Getz was one of Lester Young's very best students. From Pres he learned the fine arts of inspired improvisation and smooth, intimate tonality. Every chapter in the Classics Stan Getz chronology is guaranteed to please. The eighth installment contains about an hour's worth of excellent jazz that was preserved for posterity by producer Norman Granz. Tracks one through four were recorded in Los Angeles on January 23, 1954, with Getz supported by pianist Jimmy Rowles, bassist Bob Whitlock, and drummer Max Roach. On November 8, 1954, Granz presented Getz in concert within the Shrine Auditorium at 649 W. Jefferson Boulevard in Los Angeles. Released on a long-playing album entitled Stan Getz at the Shrine, the superb live jazz heard on this disc also featured valve trombonist Bob Brookmeyer, who was one of Getz's close collaborators. These recordings, some of them marvelous stretched-out jams lasting more than eight minutes, are still cherished for the profound empathy that existed between the two men. The rhythm section was composed of pianist Johnny Williams, bassist Bill Anthony, and drummer Art Mardigan. The MC was none other than Duke Ellington! arwulf arwulf     Tracklist :

LEE KONITZ | ARRANGEMENTS BY JIMMY GIUFFRE - You and Lee (1960-2007) RM | Lee Konitz By Special Requests – 6 | FLAC (tracks), lossless

One of the lesser-known Lee Konitz albums, this LP (which has not been reissued yet on CD) features the altoist joined by six brass and a rhythm section for eight Jimmy Giuffre arrangements. The shouting brass contrasts well with Konitz's cool-toned solos and together they perform eight underplayed standards. Guitarist Jim Hall and pianist Bill Evans (who are on four songs apiece) are major assets behind Konitz on this pleasing set. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1     I'm Getting Sentimental over You
George Bassman / Ned Washington
2     You Don't Know What Love Is
Gene DePaul / Don Raye
3     I Didn't Know About You
Duke Ellington / Bob Russell
4     Everything I Have Belongs to You
Bob Russell, Duke Ellington
5     You're Clear Out of This World
Harold Arlen, Johnny Mercer
6     You Are Too Beautiful
Lorenz Hart / Richard Rodgers
7     The More I See You
Mack Gordon / Harry Warren
8     You're Driving Me Crazy
Walter Donaldson
Credits :    
Alto Saxophone – Lee Konitz
Arranged By, Conductor – Jimmy Giuffre
Bass – Sonny Dallas
Drums – Roy Haynes
Guitar – Jim Hall (faixas: 3, 5, 6, 7)
Piano – Bill Evans (faixas: 1, 2, 4, 8)
Trombone – Billy Byers, Bob Brookmeyer
Trumpet – Ernie Royal, Marky Markowitz, Phil Sunkel

ZOOT SIMS - Four Classic Albums (2009) 2xCD | FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

DISC ONE
The Four Brothers... Together Again!    
1        Four And One More    4:04
2        So Blue    3:24
3        The Swinging Door    2:45
4        Four In Hand    3:10
5        A Quick One    3:47
6        Four Brothers    3:48
7        Ten Years Later    3:04
8        The Pretty One    3:30
9        Aged In Wood     2:55
10        Here We Go Again    3:46
From A To Z    
11        Mediolistic    3:30
12        Crimea River    3:09
13        A New Moon    3:52
14        A Moment's Notice    3:20
15        My Blues    3:14
16        Sandy's Swing     3:24
17        Somebody Loves Me    2:51
18        More Bread    3:05
19        Sherm's Terms    2:59
20        From A To Z    2:58
21        East Of The Sun    4:19
22        Tenor For Two Please, Jack    4:25
DISC TWO
Zoot   
1        9.20 Special    4:51
2        The Man I Love    5:13
3        55th And State    4:41
4        Blue Room    5:08
5        Gus's Blues    4:27
6        That Old Feeling    5:32
7        Bohemia After Dark    3:33
8        Woody'n You    5:20
Whooeeee     
9        The King    4:38
10        Lullaby Of The Leaves    5:10
11        I Can't Get Started    4:34
12        Snake Eyes    3:58
13        Morning Fun    5:01
14        Whooeee    5:05
15        Medley: Someone To Watch Over Me, My Old Flame    4:10
16        Box Cars    5:20

ZOOT SIMS | BOB BROOKMEYER - Morning Fun (1956-1989) APE (tracks+.cue), lossless

Although it claims on the back of this CD that the music was recorded in August 1956, discographies state February and that seems more logical since valve trombonist Bob Brookmeyer and tenor-saxophonist Zoot Sims did not team up for a very long period (although three records resulted from their valuable collaboration). With assistance from pianist John Williams, bassist Bill Crow and drummer Jo Jones, Sims and Brookmeyer are in fine form on such selections as a rollicking "The King," "Lullaby of the Leaves," a brief two-song ballad medley and Brookmeyer's "Whooeeeee!" Sims takes a rare (and fairly effective) vocal on "I Can't Get Started." Recommended, as is the other Black Lion Zoot Sims CD from the same period, Tonite's Music Today. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1     The King 4:44
Count Basie    
2     Lullaby of the Leaves 5:16
Bernice Petkere / Joe Young    
3     I Can't Get Started 4:40
Vernon Duke / Ira Gershwin    
4     Snake Eyes 4:03
Al Cohn    
5     Morning Fun 5:07
Al Cohn / Zoot Sims    
6     Whoooeeeee! 5:10
Bob Brookmeyer    
7     Someone to Watch over Me/My Old Flame 4:16
Sam Coslow / George Gershwin / Ira Gershwin / Arthur Johnston
8     Box Cars 5:24
Al Cohn
Credits :
Bass – Bill Crow
Drums – Jo Jones
Piano – Hank Jones
Tenor Saxophone – Zoot Sims
Valve Trombone – Bob Brookmeyer

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

ZOOT SIMS - Bohemia After Dark (1994) WV (image+.cue), lossless

Tracklist :
1    9:20 Special 4:52
Written-By – Warren, Engvick
2    The Man I Love 5:12
Written-By – Gershwin
3    55th And State 4:40
Written-By – Sims
4    The Blue Room 5:07
Written-By – Rodgers/Hart
5    Gus's Blues 4:16
Written-By – Gus Johnson
6    That Old Feeling 5:31
Written-By – Brown, Fain
7    Bohemia After Dark 3:33
Written-By – Oscar Pettiford
8    Woody 'N You 5:19
Written-By – Dizzy Gillespie
9    I Don't Stand A Ghost Of A Chance With You 6:43
Written-By – Crosby, Washington, Young
10    September In The Rain 5:12
Written-By – Dubin, Warren
11    The Nearness Of You 3:30
Written-By – Carmichael, Washington
12    Skylark 4:03
Written-By – Carmichael, Mercer
13    Two Sleepy People 4:14
Written-By – Loesser, Carmichael
Notas.
Tracks 1-10 recorded New York City, 1956.
Tracks 11-13 recorded New York City, 1957.
Credits :
Alto Saxophone – Zoot Sims (pistas: 1-10)
Baritone Saxophone – Al Cohn (pistas: 11-13)
Bass – Milt Hinton (pistas: 9-13), Knobby Totah (pistas: 1-8)
Drums – Gus Johnson
Piano – Elliot Lawrence (pistas: 11-13)
Tenor Saxophone – Zoot Sims
Trombone – Bob Brookmeyer (pistas: 9-10), Jimmy Cleveland (pistas: 11-13)
Trumpet – Nick Travis (pistas: 11-13)

ZOOT SIMS - The Rare Dawn Sessions (1956-1994) MONO | WV (image+.cue), lossless

This CD is a bit of a disappointment, not for the music but for the packaging. During 1979-1980, Biograph came out with two Zoot Sims LPs (One to Blow On and The Big Stampede) that contained 16 selections in all. But this CD just has ten of the songs, seven of the eight tunes from the first album (why did they leave out "September in the Rain"?) and three of the eight numbers from the second date. The incomplete nature of this reissue series is a pity for the music is excellent. Sims's tenor fits in very well with the valve trombone of Bob Brookmeyer during the earlier quintet date and also blends nicely with the cool-toned trumpet of Jerry Lloyd on the final three numbers. The music is swinging with Sims already starting to show an original musical personality built out of the sound of Lester Young. But the CD is only recommended to those listeners unable to find the two earlier LPs. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1     Down at the Loft 4:30
John Williams    
2     I Don't Stand a Ghost of a Chance With You 6:39
Bing Crosby / Ned Washington / Victor Young
3     Not So Deep 7:06
Zoot Sims    
4     Them There Eyes 6:02
Maceo Pinkard / Doris Tauber / William Tracey
5     Our Pad 4:46
Bob Brookmeyer / Buddy Johnson    
6     Dark Clouds 4:33
Zoot Sims    
7     One to Blow On 5:32
Zoot Sims    
8     You're My Girl 3:19
Sammy Cahn / Jule Styne    
9     The Purple Cow 4:35
John Williams    
10     Bye Ya 3:45
Thelonious Monk
Credits :
Bass – Bill Anthony, Milt HInton (pistas: 1 to 7)
Drums – Gus Johnson (pistas: 8 to 10), Russ Johnson (pistas: 1 to 7)
Piano – John T. Williams
Tenor Saxophone – Zoot Sims
Trombone – Bob Brookmeyer (pistas: 1 to 7)
Trumpet – Jerry Lloyd (pistas: 8 to 10)

ZOOT SIMS QUINTET - The Modern Art Of Jazz (1956-1998) RM | WV (image+.cue), lossless

These early 1956 sessions feature Zoot Sims in top form playing a pair of standards and originals by members of the quintet. Bob Brookmeyer is the perfect foil for the tenor saxophonist, as they seamless interweave intricate lines throughout the record, especially in an upbeat take of "September in the Rain." Pianist John Williams contributed the cool "Down at the Loft" and solos brilliantly on every track. Brookmeyer penned the slinky "Our Pad" with drummer Gus Johnson, a track that would have fit a typical Gerry Mulligan date (with whom both Sims and Brookmeyer worked from time to time). Sims contributed three originals, but the hottest solos come in the closer, appropriately titled "One to Blow On." Anchoring the rhythm section is the great bassist Milt Hinton, who is easily identifiable after just a few notes during his solos. Though most of this music was reissued on the Biograph CD The Rare Dawn Sessions, "September in the Rain" was unjustly omitted, so serious fans of Zoot Sims will want to look for this rare LP as well. Ken Dryden
Tracklist :
1     September in the Rain 5:08
Warren / Dubin
2     Down at the Loft 4:29
John T. Williams   
3     Ghost of a Chance 6:39
Young / Crosby / Washington   
4     No So Deep 7:04
Zoot Sims   
5     Them There Eyes 6:01
Maceo Pinkard / William Tracey   
6     Our Pad 4:44
Johnson / Brookmeyer   
7     Dark Clouds 4:33
Zoot Sims   
8     One to Blow On 5:31
Zoot Sims   
- BONUS TRACKS -
9     When the Blues Come On 4:39
Darwin / Cohn
10     Buried Gold 6:16
Zoot Sims   
Credits :
Bass – Milt Hinton
Drums – Gus Johnson
Piano – John Williams
Tenor Saxophone – Zoot Sims
Valve Trombone – Bob Brookmeyer

ZOOT SIMS | BOB BROOKMEYER - Stretching Out + Kansas City Revisited (1958-2007) FLAC (image+.cue), lossless

"Stretching Out". Like many studio sessions recorded for United Artists, this 1958 session co-led by Zoot Sims and Bob Brookmeyer can be a bit tricky to find. Brookmeyer contributed most of the charts, including the easygoing blues which serves as the title track, as well as updated treatments of Jelly Roll Morton's "King Porter Stomp" and "Ain't Misbehavin'." Al Cohn is responsible for a swinging chart of "Pennies from Heaven" during which he switches to baritone sax, while Bill Potts wrote and arranged "Bee Kay." The rest of the superb band includes Harry "Sweets" Edison, Hank Jones, bassist Eddie Jones, guitarist Freddie Green, and drummer Charlie Persip. Aside from a few innocuous reed squeaks, the music is essentially flawless and has stood the test of time very well.

"Kansas City Revisited". Cool jazz meets swing on this valuable LP. Valve trombonist Bob Brookmeyer, tenors Al Cohn and Paul Quinichette, pianist Nat Pierce, guitarist Jim Hall, bassist Addison Farmer and drummer Osie Johnson perform four songs associated with the late-'30s Count Basie Orchestra plus a couple of numbers ("A Blues" and "Travlin' Light") that are sung by the underrated vocalist Big Miller who was making his recording debut at the time. web
Stretching Out
1    Zoot Sims - Bob Brookmeyer Octet–    Stretching Out    6:08
Written-By – Bob Brookmeyer
2    Zoot Sims - Bob Brookmeyer Octet–    Now Will You Be Good 5:27   
Written-By – Terke, Jentes, Pease
3    Zoot Sims - Bob Brookmeyer Octet–    Pennies From Heaven    6:15
Written-By – Johnston, Burke
4    Zoot Sims - Bob Brookmeyer Octet–    King Porter Stomp    4:38
Written-By – Morton, Robbins, Burke
5    Zoot Sims - Bob Brookmeyer Octet–    Ain't Misbehavin'    6:54
Written-By – Razaf, Brooks, Waller
6    Zoot Sims - Bob Brookmeyer Octet–    Bee Kay    6:42
Written-By – Bill Potts
Kansas City Revisited   
7    Bob Brookmeyer's KC Seven–    Jumpin' At The Woodside    8:00
8    Bob Brookmeyer's KC Seven–    A Blues (What's On Your Mind)    5:05
9    Bob Brookmeyer's KC Seven–    Blue And Sentimental    6:53
10    Bob Brookmeyer's KC Seven–    Doggin' Around    8:40
11    Bob Brookmeyer's KC Seven–    Moten Swing    10:12
12    Bob Brookmeyer's KC Seven–    Trav'lin' Light    3:35
Credits :
1-6
Arranged By – Bill Potts
Arranged By, Baritone Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone – Al Cohn
Arranged By, Valve Trombone, Liner Notes – Bob Brookmeyer
Bass – Eddie Jones
Drums – Charlie Persip
Guitar – Freddie Green
Piano – Hank Jones
Tenor Saxophone – Zoot Sims
Trumpet – Harry Edison
7-12
Bass – Addison Farmer
Drums – Osie Johnson
Guitar – Jim Hall
Piano – Nat Pierce
Tenor Saxophone – Al Cohn, Paul Quinichette
Valve Trombone – Bob Brookmeyer

ZOOT SIMS — Choice (1961-2002) RM | Super Bit Jazz Classics | FLAC (tracks), lossless

Tracklist :
1    I'll Remember April 4:15
Bass – Red Mitchell
Drums – Larry Bunker
Leader [Leadership] – Gerry Mulligan
Piano – Bobby Brookmeyer
Tenor Saxophone – Zoot Sims
Written-By – Raye, DePaul, Johnston
2    Flamingo 2:15
Baritone Saxophone, Leader [Leadership] – Gerry Mulligan
Bass – Red Mitchell
Drums – Larry Bunker
Piano – Bobby Brookmeyer
Tenor Saxophone – Zoot Sims
Trumpet – Jon Eardley
Written-By – Anderson, Grouya
3    There Will Never Be Another You 5:00
Baritone Saxophone, Leader [Leadership] – Gerry Mulligan
Bass – Red Mitchell
Drums – Larry Bunker
Tenor Saxophone – Zoot Sims
Valve Trombone – Bobby Brookmeyer
Written-By – Warren, Gordon
4    Red Door 7:00
Bass – Red Mitchell
Drums – Larry Bunker
Leader [Leadership] – Gerry Mulligan
Piano – Bobby Brookmeyer
Written-By, Tenor Saxophone – Zoot Sims
5    You're Driving Me Crazy 4:47
Bass – Monte Budwig
Drums – Mel Lewis
Guitar – Billy Bean
Piano – Russ Freeman
Tenor Saxophone – Zoot Sims
Written-By – Walter Donaldson
6    Brushes 6:30
Bass – Monte Budwig
Guitar – Jim Hall
Piano – Russ Freeman
Tenor Saxophone – Zoot Sims
Written-By – Freeman
Written-By, Drums – Lewis
7    Choice Blues 4:30
Bass – Monte Budwig
Drums – Mel Lewis
Guitar – Jim Hall
Tenor Saxophone – Zoot Sims
Written-By, Piano – Russ Freeman

AL COHN - The Al Cohn Quintet featuring Bob Brookmeyer (1956-2005) RM | Serie LP Reproduction | FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Al Cohn and Bob Brookmeyer appeared on a number of record dates together, each appearing as a sideman with the other, in addition to joint appearances on a number of Manny Albam-led sessions, among others. But this disc, initially issued by Coral on LP in 1957, was one of the hardest to acquire until its 2005 reissue as a limited-edition CD. With the assistance of pianist Mose Allison, bassist Teddy Kotick, and drummer Nick Stabulas in the rhythm section, Cohn and Brookmeyer inspire one another throughout the sessions. Brookmeyer contributed the upbeat "Good Spirits" and breezy "Lazy Man Stomp." Cohn's strong originals include the cool ballad "Winter" and the swinging "Back to Back." They also update a number of standards from earlier decades, including Brookmeyer's exotic setting of "Ill Wind" (a terrific feature for Cohn) and Cohn's surprisingly uptempo setting of the usually hackneyed "Chloe.". Ken Dryden  
Tracklist :
1     The Lady Is a Tramp 3:25
Lorenz Hart / Richard Rodgers    
2     Good Spirits 3:37
Bob Brookmeyer    
3     A Blues Serenade 4:23
Vincent Grande / Jimmy Lytell / Frank Signorelli    
4     Lazy Man Stomp 2:56
Bob Brookmeyer
5     Ill Wind (You're Blowin' Me No Good) 2:50
Harold Arlen / Ted Koehler    
6     Chloe 3:38
Gus Kahn / Neil Moret    
7     S-H-I-N-E 3:45
Lew Brown / Ford Dabney / Cecil Mack    
8     Back to Back 2:37
Al Cohn    
9     So Far So Good 3:50
Al Cohn    
10     Winter 3:54
Al Cohn    
11     I Should Care 2:41
Sammy Cahn / Axel Stordahl / Paul Weston    
12     Bunny Hunch 2:39
Bob Brookmeyer
Credits :
Bass – Teddy Kotick
Drums – Nick Stabulas
Piano – Mose Allison
Tenor Saxophone – Al Cohn
Trombone – Bob Brookmeyer

PEE WEE RUSSELL | COLEMAN HAWKINS - Jazz Reunion (1989-2002) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Tracklist :
1    All Too Soon    7:32
Written-By – Sigman, Ellington
2    28th And 8th    7:25
Written-By – Pierce, Russell
3    What Am I Here For 7:52   
Written-By – Ellington
4    If I Could Be With You (One Hour Tonight)    6:29
Written-By – Creamer, Johnson
5    Tin Tin Deo    8:57
Written-By – Pozo, Fuller
6    Mariooch    7:19
Written-By – Hinton, Pierce, Russell
Recorded in New York, February 1961, 1963
Credits :
Pee Wee Russell - Clarinet
Coleman Hawkins - Tenor Sax
Bob Brookmeyer - Trombone
Emmett Berry - Trumpet
Nat Pirce - Piano
Milt Hinton - Bass
Jo Jones - Drums

GARY McFARLAND & Co. | CLARK TERRY - Tijuana Jazz (1965) lp | FLAC (tracks), lossless

Considering the strong lineup of musicians on this LP (Gary McFarland on marimba, both Clark Terry and Joe Newman on trumpets, valve trombonist Bob Brookmeyer, and an expanded pianoless rhythm section), it had the potential to be a classic; even the material is generally good. Unfortunately, the dozen selections are overly concise (the longest clocks in at 4:01), with seven of the tunes being under three minutes long. McFarland's arrangements are fine, but the solos are quite short, and the Mexican-flavored music is not particularly memorable. A blown opportunity. Scott Yanow
Tracklist:
1     South of the Border 2'06
J.Kennedy / M. Carr
2     Acapulco at Night 2'52
Gary McFarland
3     Fantastic, That's You 2'54
G. Cates / G. Douglas
4     Limehouse Blues 3'37
Douglas Furber
5     Tijuana 2'09
G. Cates / G. Douglas
6     Marcheta 2'55
Victor Schertzinger
7     Granny's Samba 3'30
Gary McFarland
8     Soul Bird (Tin Tin Deo) 4'01
Paul Gonsalves
9     Mexicali Rose 2'27
H. Stone / J. Tenney
10     Ira Schwartz's Golden Dream 3'32
Gary McFarland
11     Mary Jane 3'05
Gary McFarland
12     Sweet Georgia Brown 2'06
B. Bermie / K. Casey / M. Pinkard
Credits  
Bass [Fender] – Bob Bushnell
Drums – Grady Tate, Mel Lewis
Guitar – Barry Galbraith, Toots Thielemans
Marimba, Piano [Wurlitzer], Vibraphone – Gary McFarland
Mastered By – Rudy Van Gelder
Trombone – Bob Brookmeyer
Trumpet – Clark Terry, Joe Newman

CLARK TERRY | BOB BROOKMEYER QUINTET - Complete Studio Recordings (2015) 2CD | RM | FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

This release contains all studio recordings by the brilliant quintet fronted by CLARK TERRY and BOB BROOKMEYER. This material was originally released on three albums which are presented here in their entireties.

All Of The Terry/Brookmeyer Quintets Studio Recordings for the first time ever on CD. Three Complete Albums on 2-CD Set including the albums:

- Tonight - Clark Terry / Bobby Brookmeyer Quintet (1964)
- The Power Of Positive Swinging (1965)
- Gingerbread Men (1966)

Two of the most superlative horn players of their respective instruments, Clark Terry and Bob Brookmeyers stellar collaboration includes nearly 50 separate recordings, the majority of which were made as sidemen.

This Phenomenal 2-CD Set features ALL of the studio recordings that these 2 giants made with their superlative quintet prior to the bands break up in 1966. This is the first time ever that their three outstanding studio sessions recorded between 1964 and 1966 are available on one edition.
Tracklist CD1 :
1    Tete A Tete    4:47
2    Pretty Girl    3:27
3    Blue China    4:42
4    Hum    5:25
5    Blindman, Blindman    3:08
6    Step Right Up    6:10
7    Weep    5:15
8    Straight No Chaser    3:28
9    Sometime Ago    4:42
10    Hymn    3:58
11    Dancing On The Grave    2:31
12    Battle Hymn Of The Republic    3:29
13    The King    5:41
14    Ode To A Flugelhorn    5:36
15    Gal In Calico    6:05
Tracklist CD2 :
1    Green Stamps    5:08
2    Hawg Jawz    2:24
3    Simple Waltz    5:18
4    Just An Old Manuscript    7:34
5    Haig & Haig    4:30
6    I Want A Little Girl    4:11
7    Mood Indigo    6:52
8    Milo's Other Samba    2:52
9    Gingerbread Boy    2:40
10    My Gal    5:55
11    Naptown    5:29
12    Morning Mist    3:16
13    Bye Bye Blackbird    6:50

CD1, 1-10: TONIGHT

CD1, 11-15 & CD2, 1-4: THE POWER OF POSITIVE SWINGING

CD2, 5-13: GINGERBREAD MEN

Credits :
Clark Terry - Trumpet & Flugelhorn
Bob Brookmeyer - Valve Trombone
Roger Kellaway - Piano
Bill Crow - Bass
Dave Bailey - Drums

Hank Jones - Piano (replaces Kellaway)
Bob Cranshaw - Bass (replaces Crow)

STAN GETZ - Stan Getz and the Cool Sounds (1954-1999) Verve Original Collection 50 - 1 / FLAC (image+.cue), lossless

Stan Getz plays with five different lineups on the recordings from 1954 and 1955 featured on Stan Getz and the Cool Sounds. The cool-toned, mellow tenor saxophonist starts off with four tracks accompanied by pianist Lou Levy, bassist Leroy Vinnegar, and drummer Shelly Manne, with the easygoing swinger "Our Love Is Here to Stay" taking top honors. Valve trombonist Bob Brookmeyer is added to the mix for two quintet selections, both of which feature pianist John Williams anchoring two different rhythm sections. The very hot "Flamingo" finds Getz and Brookmeyer alternating choruses and engaging in intricate counterpoint, while Brookmeyer's "Rustic Hop" cooks at an even higher temperature, with both players inspiring one another to the top of their respective games. Pianist Jimmy Rowles, drummer Max Roach, and bassist Bobby Whitlock back Getz in a swinging take of "Nobody Else But Me" and the overlooked chestnut "Down by the Sycamore Tree." Trumpeter Tony Fruscella, who died far too young, takes Brookmeyer's place in two works written by the underrated trumpeter and composer Phil Sunkel, the mid-tempo "Blue Bells" and the boogie-woogie-flavored "Roundup Time." by Ken Dryden
Tracklist :
1    Of Thee I Sing    4:07
George Gershwin / Ira Gershwin
2    A Handful Of Stars    3:17
Jack Lawrence / Ted Shapiro
3    Love Is Here To Stay    3:22
George Gershwin / Ira Gershwin
4    Serenade In Blue    3:51
Mack Gordon / Harry Warren
5    Flamingo    7:30
Edmund Anderson / Ted Grouya
6    Blue Bells    7:09
Phil Sunkel
7    Roundup Time    7:05
Phil Sunkel
8    Nobody Else But Me    3:33
Oscar Hammerstein II / Jerome Kern
9    Down By The Sycamore Tree    3:02
Traditional
10    Rustic Hop    3:45
Bob Brookmeyer
Credits :
Bass – Bill Anthony (tracks: 5 to 7), Bill Crow (tracks: 10), Bob Whitlock (tracks: 8, 9), Leroy Vinnegar (tracks: 1 to 4)
Drums – Al Levitt (tracks: 10), Frank Isola (tracks: 5 to 7), Max Roach (tracks: 8, 9), Shelly Manne (tracks: 1 to 4)
Piano – Jimmy Rowles (tracks: 8, 9), John T. Williams (tracks: 5 to 7, 10), Lou Levy (tracks: 1 to 4)
Tenor Saxophone – Stan Getz (tracks: 1 to 5)
Trombone – Bob Brookmeyer (tracks: 5)
Trumpet – Tony Fruscella (tracks: 6, 7)
Valve Trombone – Bob Brookmeyer (tracks: 10)