BOOKLET

 

Shortly after returning from their first extended road trip as co-leaders, Sims and Cohn recorded a session together in New York dedicated to the music of Hoagy Carmichael. The date featured eight classic standards by the outstanding composer and broasted a cast that included trumpeter Nick Travis, trombonist Jimmy Cleveland, pianist Elliot Lawrence, bassist MIlt Hinton, drummer Osie Johnson and arrangements by Bill Elton. With the tasteful and swinging band to support them, Sims and Cohn let loose on Carmichaels delicious tunes. While Sims spun his silky and supple lines on the tenor, Cohn performed the whole date on the baritone. His powerful tone and quiet fire on the instrument make this an important date for all Cohn enthusiasts.

1. Nearness of You

2. I Get Along Without You Very Well

3. Skylark

4. Up a Lazy River

5. Stardust

6. Old Rockin’ Chair

7. Georgia on My Mind

8. Two Sleepy People

9. P-Town [*]

10. Autumn Leaves [*]

11. Thing [*]

12. I m Tellin’ Ya [*]

13. Morning Fun [*]

14. I Like It Like That [*]

15. Sweet Lorraine [*]

16. Nagasaki [*]

[*]Bonus Track

Tracks 1-8

Zoot Sims. tenor saxophone, clarinet

Al Cohn. barritone clarinet

Jimmy Cleveland, trombone

Milt Hinton, bass

Nick Travis, trumpet

Elliot Lawrence. piano

Osie Johnson. drums

Bill Elton, arranger

Rec: New York, 1957-1958

Tracks 8-16

Zoot Sims. tenor saxophone

Al Cohn. tenor saxophone

Mose Allison. piano

Bill Crow. bass

Gus Johson. drums

Cecil “Kid Haffrey” Collier. vocals (14-16)

Rec: New York, February, 1961