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1	Zoot Sims and the Gershwin Brothers (1975) more music like this by Zoot Sims Along with his album with Count Basie (Basie and Zoot) during the same period, this is one of Sims' most exciting recordings of his career. Greatly assisted by pianist Oscar Peterson, guitarist Joe Pass, bassist George Mraz, and drummer Grady Tate, he explores ten songs written by George and Ira Gershwin. Somehow the magic was definitely present ... see all copies from $8.74! new only from $10.35!
2	Zoot Sims Plays Johnny Mandel: Quietly There (1984) more music like this by Zoot Sims 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 ... see all copies from $7.63! new only from $10.06!
3	Basie & Zoot (1975) more music like this by Count Basie/Zoot Sims This is a classic encounter that has been reissued on CD in the Original Jazz Classics series. Pianist Count Basie (in his best-small group outing of the 1970's) and tenor-saxophonist Zoot Sims were mutually inspired by each other's presence and, with the tasteful assistance of bassist John Heard and drummer Louie Bellson, they can be heard ... see all copies from $8.63! new only from $11.16!
4	Blues for Two (1982) more music like this by Zoot Sims with Joe Pass Although guitarist Joe Pass recorded many unaccompanied solo albums, he made relatively few dates as part of a duo. This CD reissue of a session with tenor-saxophonist Joe Pass works quite well because Zoot Sims was a natural swinger who did not need a full rhythm section to push him. His playing on the selections (mainly standards including ... see all copies from $8.81! new only from $9.92!
5	Joe and Zoot and More (2002) more music like this by Joe Venuti/Zoot Sims At first glance, Philadelphia violinist Joe Venuti and Los Angeles tenor/soprano saxophonist Zoot Sims might seem an unlikely combination. Venuti was known for swing, classic jazz, and Dixieland, whereas Sims (who was young enough to be Venuti's son) was primarily a cool/bop musician along the lines of Stan Getz, Al Cohn, and Paul Quinichette. But ... see all copies from $12.47! new only from $15.31!
6	Tenor Conclave (1956) more music like this by Hank Mobley/Al Cohn/John Coltrane/Zoot Sims These four sides should not be hard to locate, as the primary participants in this November 30, 1956, session have all issued them within their individual catalogs. However Tenor Conclave was first released as credited to the "leaderless" Prestige All-Stars -- consisting of tenor saxophonists John Coltrane, Hank Mobley, Al Cohn, and Zoot Sims. ... see all copies from $7.39! new only from $10.35!
7	Art 'N' Zoot (1981) more music like this by Art Pepper/Zoot Sims This historic music, which was released for the first time on this 1995 CD, features an exuberant session by a notable group of veteran all-stars, recorded live at UCLA in 1981. Altoist Art Pepper is heard on a lyrical and emotional version of "Over the Rainbow" (the only selection that has Charlie Haden on bass). Tenor great Zoot Sims swings on ... see all copies from $8.81! new only from $10.35!
8	For Lady Day (1978) more music like this by Zoot Sims It is strange that this album was not released until the CD came out in 1990, for tenor saxophonist Zoot Sims and pianist Jimmy Rowles' tribute to Billie Holiday is melodic, tasteful, and largely memorable. Together with bassist George Mraz and drummer Jackie Williams back in 1978, they perform 11 songs associated with Holiday, including quite a ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99!
9	Swing King (2004) more music like this by Zoot Sims see all copies from $8.50! new only from $11.98!
10	If I'm Lucky (1977) more music like this by Zoot Sims with Jimmy Rowles Tenor saxophonist Zoot Sims recorded quite a few albums with pianist Jimmy Rowles during his Pablo years; all are recommended. Rowles assisted Sims in coming up with obscurities to interpret, and this CD reissue is highlighted by such little-performed songs as "If I'm Lucky," "Shadow Waltz," "Gypsy Sweetheart" and "I Wonder Where Our Love Has Gone ... see all copies from $10.06! new only from $10.06!
11 view cover	40th Anniversary Carnegie Hall Concert (1976) more music like this by Woody Herman Band/Stan Getz/Zoot Sims To celebrate his 40th anniversary as a bandleader, Herman had a celebrated concert at Carnegie Hall. For the first half of the program he welcomed back many of his alumni including such veterans as tenors Flip Phillips, Stan Getz, Zoot Sims, Jimmy Giuffre and Al Cohn, the Candoli brothers, trombonist Phil Wilson and singer Mary Ann McCall. Overall ... see all copies from $16.90! new only from $16.90!
12 view cover	In Their Own Voices: A Century of Recorded Poet (1996) more music like this by Various Artists The audience for the four-CD box set In Their Own Voices: A Century of Recorded Poetry is limited, but for those that want to delve deep into this collection -- which features poets reading their own work and there are over 120 poems included -- will find this immensely rewarding. Beginning with an 1890 recording of Walt Whitman reading "America," ... see all copies from $55.93!
13 view cover	Jazz for the Quiet Times [32 Jazz] (1998) more music like this by Various Artists Jazz giants like Jack McDuff, Sonny Stitt, Kenny Burrell, and Bobby Hutcherson all contribute tracks and brush shoulders with jazz middleweights like Wallace Roney, Russell Gunn, and Pat Martino. As the title suggests, the songs are relaxed and the mood is mellow. Although the songs date from well beyond jazz's peak years, the performances are ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.95!
14 view cover	The Cole Porter Songbook: Instrumentals-Anything Goes (1992) more music like this by Various Artists see all copies from $9.28! new only from $9.28!
15 view cover	Either Way (1961) more music like this by Zoot Sims This formerly obscure set (reissued on CD by Evidence) matches together the always complementary (and sometimes identical-sounding) tenors of Zoot Sims and Al Cohn. A special treat to the spirited quintet date (with Mose Allison on piano, bassist Bill Crow and drummer Gus Johnson) are the three excellent vocals from the long-forgotten singer Cecil ... see all copies from $3.49! new only from $3.49!
16 view cover	Soprano Sax (1996) more music like this by Zoot Sims Jazz soprano saxophone is mainly associated with its originator in the idiom Sidney Bechet and later John Coltrane who brought the instrument into a new realm with the success of "My Favorite Things." Even though this was the first time Zoot Sims played soprano saxophone exclusively on a date, he sounds comfortable enough with it to be included in ... see all copies from $6.33! new only from $10.35!
17 view cover	Disques Vogue in Paris Highlights (1995) more music like this by Various Artists see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99!
18 view cover	Jazz for Lovers [Prestige] (1957) more music like this by Various Artists Taking a hint from 32 Jazz, whose compilations garnered remarkable commercial success in the late '90s, Prestige Records revived its Jazz for Lovers compilation series which had originally been issued in the mid-'60s. The first new collection, also titled Jazz for Lovers, was released in 1999; it featured a collection of instrumental versions of ... see all copies from $3.25! new only from $8.25!
19 view cover	Down Home (1960) more music like this by Zoot Sims Tenor saxophonist Zoot Sims recorded on a regular basis as a leader for most of 45 years, and virtually all of his many sessions are worth acquiring. Sims's Bethlehem date also gives one a look at the great pianist Dave McKenna in his early days, along with bassist George Tucker and drummer Dannie Richmond. Sims mostly explores standards from the ... see all copies from $5.06! new only from $5.85!
20 view cover	The Brothers (1949) more music like this by Stan Getz With Zoot Sims The music on this disc recalls the airy "Four Brothers" sound that tenor saxophonists Stan Getz, Zoot Sims, and Herbie Steward, and baritone saxophonist Serge Charloff, plied in Woody Herman's band of 1947. For this outing, Steward and Charloff exit, and four become five with the addition of tenor luminaries Al Cohn, Brew Moore, and Allen Eager. ... see all copies from $10.06! new only from $10.06!
21 view cover	The Rare Dawn Sessions (1956) more music like this by Zoot Sims 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"?) ... see all copies from $3.99! new only from $13.84!
22 view cover	Essential Jazz Ballads, Vol. 1 (1998) more music like this by Various Artists see all copies from $2.44! new only from $9.99!
23 view cover	Elegiac (1980) more music like this by Zoot Sims This generally interesting but only adequately recorded set, which was issued for the first time on this 1996 CD, features duets played by Zoot Sims (doubling on tenor and soprano) and guitarist Bucky Pizzarelli. The pair mostly sticks to swinging standards, other than Neal Hefti's "Fred" and Rod McKuen's "Jean," and there are some strong moments ... see all copies from $18.70! new only from $33.19!
24 view cover	Great Jazz Ballads (1999) more music like this by Various Artists see all copies from $24.79! new only from $24.79!
25 view cover	Zoot Suite (2007) more music like this by Zoot Sims High Note finally issued this unreleased 1973 live date that puts leader Zoot Sims in the company of pianist Jimmy Rowles, bassist George Mraz and drummer Mousie Alexander. Most of the tunes are standards, but there is a rather rare Sims appearance on the soprano saxophone on "Rocking in Rhythm." The sound here is fine for a club performance ... see all copies from $12.11! new only from $14.95!

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