Zoot Sims: Quietly There

Cinnamon and Cloves - 5:45 2 A Time for Love - 7:48 3 Zoot - 6:50 4 Quietly There - 6:08 5 Emily - 9:44 6 Low Life - 6:18

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 piano solos from Mike Wofford. The date's tour-de-force was its final selection, the wonderful "Low Life," which Sims probed, illuminated and ultimately redefined via his solo. ~ Ron Wynn, Rovi

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