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Genre: Jazz
Release Date: 09/30/2003
Run Time: 49:11

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 and, whether it be stomps such as "The Man I Love," "Lady Be Good," and "I Got Rhythm" or warm ballads (including "I've Got a Crush on You" and "Embraceable You"), Zoot Sims is heard at the peak of his powers. A true gem.

~Scott Yanow, All Music Guide

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Joe Pass - Guitar
Joe Pass - ?
Oscar Peterson - Piano
Oscar Peterson - ?
Grady Tate - Drums
Grady Tate - ?
Norman Granz - Producer
George Horn - Mastering
George Mraz - Bass
George Mraz - ?
Jiri Mraz - Bass
Zoot Sims - Sax (Tenor)
Zoot Sims - Main Performer
Bob Simpson - Engineer
Lee Tanner - Photography
Eric Miller - Recording Supervision
Benny Green - Liner Notes

The Swinging Guitar of Tal Farlow
    Tal Farlow / CD / 1957
My Fair Lady
    Shelly Manne & His Friends / CD / 1956
Boston All Stars
    Charlie Mariano With the Boston All Stars / CD / 1951
I Remember Charlie Parker
    Joe Pass / CD / 1979

Release Date: 09/30/2003
Genre: jazz
Run Time: 49:11