Coop! The Music of Bob Cooper

Coop! The Music of Bob Cooper is an album by saxophonist Bob Cooper recorded in 1957 and released on the Contemporary label.

Reception

The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow states: "a near-classic and one of his finest recordings... This set is an underrated gem".

Track listing

All compositions by Bob Cooper except as indicated

1. "Jazz Theme and Four Variations"
2. "Main Theme: Sunday Mood" - 4:04
3. "1st Variation: A Blue Period" - 4:09
4. "2nd Variation: Happy Changes" - 4:03
5. "3rd Variation: Night Stroll" - 6:38
6. "4th Variation: Saturday Dance" - 4:42
7. "Confirmation" (Charlie Parker) - 4:18
8. "Easy Living" (Ralph Rainger, Leo Robin) - 4:19
9. "Frankie and Johnny" (Traditional) - 5:50
10. "Day Dream" (Duke Ellington, Billy Strayhorn) - 3:25
11. "Somebody Loves Me" (George Gershwin, Ballard MacDonald, Buddy DeSylva) - 3:19

Personnel

• Bob Cooper - tenor saxophone
• Frank Rosolino - trombone
• Lou Levy - piano
• Max Bennett - bass
• Mel Lewis - drums
• Conte Candoli, Pete Candoli, Don Fagerquist - trumpet (track 1.1–1.4)
• Johnny Halliburton - trombone (track 1.1–1.4)
• Victor Feldman - vibraphone (tracks 2–6)

References