Tonite's Music Today Review by Scott Yanow
Valve trombonist Bob Brookmeyer's musical partnerships in the 1950s with Stan Getz and especially Gerry Mulligan were celebrated but he also recorded three fine albums with tenor-saxophonist Zoot Sims in 1956 that are quite enjoyable, feature colorful jammed ensembles and hard-swinging yet cool-toned solos that owe as much to the swing tradition as to the innovations of bebop. This Storyville CD finds Zoot and Brookmeyer accompanied by pianist Hank Jones, bassist Wyatt Reuther and drummer Gus Johnson. Highlights include "I Hear a Rhapsody," "Blue Skies" and Sims's first ever recorded vocal on a "Blues." This release is easily recommended as is its companion Storyville CD Morning Fun.
Zoot Sims Bob Brookmeyer Quintet Tonite's Music Today
"Mr. Moon" - 4:56
"I Hear a Rhapsody" - 2:27
"The Chant" - 4:27
"Blues" - 5:39
"Zoot's Tune" - 4:42
"How Long Has This Been Going On?" - 4:51
"Bobby's Tune" - 3:23
"Blue Skies" - 4:53
Zoot Sims - tenor saxophone, vocals
Bob Brookmeyer - valve trombone
Hank Jones - piano
Wyatt Reuther - bass
Gus Johnson - drums
Recorded - January 31, 1956 - New York City
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