ZOOT SIMS - Quietly There : Zoot Sims Plays Johnny Mandel (1984) RM | Digibook | WV (image+.cue), lossless

Norman Granz's idea to match Zoot Sims' lyrical, swinging tenor sax with Johnny Mandel's equally arresting compositions was a masterful one. Sims' tart, alternately lush and furious solos were wonderfully spotlighted on such tunes as "Cinnamon and Cloves," "Emily" and "Zoot." The six-tune session, recently issued on CD, also contains effective piano solos from Mike Wofford. The date's tour-de-force was its final selection, the wonderful "Low Life," which Sims probed, illuminated and ultimately redefined via his solo. Ron Wynn
Tracklist :
1     Cinnamon and Cloves 5:45
Alan Bergman / Johnny Mandel    
2     A Time for Love 7:48
Johnny Mandel / Paul Francis Webster    
3     Zoot 6:50
Johnny Mandel    
4     Quietly There 6:08
Morgan Ames / Johnny Mandel    
5     Emily 9:44
Johnny Mandel / Johnny Mercer    
6     Low Life 6:18
Johnny Mandel
Credits :
Bass – Chuck Berghofer
Drums – Nick Ceroli
Percussion – Victor Feldman
Piano – Mike Wofford
Producer – Norman Granz
Tenor Saxophone – Zoot Sims