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Renowned Tenor Saxophonist! Jazz Standards from the Swing Era!
John Haley Zoot Sims was an American jazz saxophonist, playing mainly tenor and soprano. Following in the footsteps of Lester Young, Sims developed into an innovative tenor saxophonist. Throughout his career, he played with renowned bands, including Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw, Stan Kenton, and Buddy Rich. Sims replaced his idol Ben Webster in Sid Catletts Quartet in 1944. Sims was also one of Woody Hermans Four Brothers, and he was known among his peers as one of the strongest swingers in the field. He frequently led his own combos and sometimes toured with his friend Gerry Mulligans sextet, and later with Mulligans Concert Jazz Band.
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. Simss 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 swing era (including a rare version of Bill Bailey) on this enjoyable and consistently swinging set. Scott Yanow,
Musicians:
Zoot Sims, tenor sax
Dave McKenna, piano
George Tucker, bass
Dannie Richmond, drums
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