Smooth Sailing (Arnett Cobb album)

Smooth Sailing is an album by the saxophonist Arnett Cobb recorded in 1959 for the Prestige label and released in 1960.

Reception

The Allmusic review awarded the album 3 stars and stated: "Arnett Cobb's solos are typically emotional and generally exciting during the fine set".

Track listing

All compositions by Arnett Cobb except where noted

1. "Charmaine" (Erno Rapee, Lew Pollack) – 4:23
2. "Cobb's Mob" (George Duvivier) – 4:44
3. "I Don't Stand a Ghost of a Chance with You" (Bing Crosby, Ned Washington, Victor Young) – 4:44
4. "Let's Split" – 3:44
5. "Blues Around Dusk" (Osie Johnson) – 8:18
6. "Smooth Sailing" – 5:01
7. "(I'm Left with the) Blues in My Heart" (Irving Mills, Benny Carter) – 5:36

Personnel

• Arnett Cobb – tenor saxophone
• Buster Cooper – trombone
• Austin Mitchell – organ
• George Duvivier – bass
• Osie Johnson – drums

References