Zoot Sims in Copenhagen

by Zoot Sims

Overview

Zoot Sims fans have a reason to rejoice for this club date was never released on record before this 2007 CD. Sims, who was in his Pablo period, is heard throughout at the peak of his powers. Joined by a superb rhythm section, Sims plays six familiar standards, the obscure "In the Middle of a Kiss," Gary McFarland's "Blue Hodge," and his closing blues "Morning Fun." Zoot, who switches to soprano on "The Very Thought of You," swings up a storm as usual without playing a single dull or frivolous chorus. Kenny Drew and Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen also have their spots but the focus is mostly on the saxophonist. This set holds its own with Zoot Sims' classic studio performances of the era. ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	09/18/2007
Label:	Storyville
UPC:	0717101851324
Rank:	169748

Tracks

1. Groovin' High
2. Too Close for Comfort
3. All the Things You Are
4. In the Middle of a Kiss
5. I'll Remember April
6. It's Alright with Me
7. The Very Thought of You
8. Blue Hodge
9. Morning Fun

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Zoot Sims   Primary Artist,Sax (Tenor),Sax (Soprano)
Kenny Drew Trio   Primary Artist
Ed Thigpen   Drums
Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen   Bass

Technical Credits

Don Raye   Composer
Zoot Sims   Composer
Patricia Johnston   Composer
Sam Coslow   Composer
Juan Tizol   Composer
Milt Gabler   Composer
Al Cohn   Composer
Buddy Johnson   Composer
George David Weiss   Composer
Sigmund Romberg   Composer
Paul Francis Webster   Composer
Oscar Hammerstein II   Composer
Jerry Bock   Composer
Andrew McFarland   Composer
Steve Voce   Liner Notes
Jerome Kern   Composer
Ray Noble   Composer
Gene DePaul   Composer
Kenny Drew Trio   Performer
Irving Mills   Composer
Cole Porter   Composer
Duke Ellington   Composer
Larry Holofcener   Composer
Pat Johnston   Composer
Dizzy Gillespie   Composer