ZOOT SIMS — On the Korner (1983-1994) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Just two years and three days away from his death at age 59, the great tenor Zoot Sims is heard in prime form on this live session from San Francisco's legendary club Keystone Korner. The music was not initially released until this 1994 CD but it was worth the wait. The hard-swinging tenor (who plays equally effective soprano on Duke Ellington's "Tonight I Shall Sleep" and "Pennies from Heaven") is ably supported by the fine pianist Frank Collett, bassist Monty Budwig and drummer Shelly Manne. Sims plays his usual repertoire from the period (including "I Hear a Rhapsody," "If You Could See Me Now" and "Dream Dancing") but, although he had previously recorded virtually all of these selections, the "new" versions are well worth hearing. This late date gives one a definitive look into Zoot Sims's playing of his last decade, when he interpreted standards in a timeless style that had grown but not really changed since the 1950s. Recommended. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1     I Hear a Rhapsody 8:09     
Jack Baker / George Fragos / Dick Gasparre
2     Tonight I Shall Sleep (With a Smile on My Face) 6:21
Duke Ellington / Irving Gordon
3     Pennies from Heaven 8:08
Johnny Burke / Arthur Johnston    
4     If You Could See Me Now 5:21
Tadd Dameron / Carl Sigman    
5     Dream Dancing 8:06
Cole Porter    
6     Changes 6:49
Walter Donaldson    
7     I'll Remember April 6:14
Gene DePaul / Patricia Johnston / Don Raye
Credits :
Bass – Monty Budwig
Drums – Shelly Manne
Mastered By – Phil De Lancie
Piano – Frank Collett
Tenor Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone – Zoot Sims