Stretching Out (Zoot Sims and Bob Brookmeyer album)

Stretching Out is an album by the Zoot Sims-Bob Brookmeyer Octet recorded in 1958 for the United Artists label.

Reception

The Allmusic review by Ken Dryden stated: "Aside from a few innocuous reed squeaks, the music is essentially flawless and has stood the test of time very well. ...fans of cool jazz will want to locate a copy of this session".

Track listing

1. "Stretching Out" (Bob Brookmeyer) - 6:07
2. "Now Will You Be Good?" (Harry Pease, Arthur Terker, Harry Jentes) - 5:27
3. "Pennies from Heaven" (Arthur Johnston, Johnny Burke) - 6:14
4. "King Porter Stomp" (Jelly Roll Morton) - 4:37
5. "Ain't Misbehavin'" (Harry Brooks, Fats Waller, Andy Razaf) - 6:52
6. "Bee Kay" (Bill Potts) - 6:38

Personnel

• Zoot Sims - tenor saxophone
• Bob Brookmeyer - valve trombone
• Harry "Sweets" Edison - trumpet
• Al Cohn - tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone
• Hank Jones - piano
• Freddie Green - guitar
• Eddie Jones - bass
• Charlie Persip - drums
• Al Cohn (track 3), Bill Potts (track 6), Bob Brookmeyer (tracks 1, 2 & 3–5) - arranger

References