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