SIMS, ZOOT, AND BOB BROOKMEYER stretching out TOCJ-50178
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Artist = SIMS, ZOOT, AND BOB BROOKMEYER
Title = stretching out
Label = LIBERTY
Catalog# = TOCJ-50178
Barcode = 4988006888494
Release = JAPAN
Year = 2011
RPM =
Disc Size = 5"
Number of Discs = 1
Mono/Stereo = stereo
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Cool Jazz Camaraderie: Zoot Sims and Bob Brookmeyer’s “Stretching Out”
The annals of jazz are filled with brilliant instrumental partnerships, and the pairing of tenor saxophonist Zoot Sims and valve trombonist Bob Brookmeyer was one of the most natural and rewarding. Their 1958 album, “Stretching Out,” is a perfect example of their relaxed chemistry and effortless swing. We are looking at a Japanese CD reissue of this classic session, with the catalog number TOCJ-50178.
Both Sims and Brookmeyer were masters of a cool, lyrical, and deeply swinging style. Sims, known for his beautiful tone and seemingly endless stream of melodic ideas, found a perfect conversational partner in Brookmeyer, whose warm, fluid valve trombone lines often sounded like another horn player. “Stretching Out” captures them in a quintet setting, backed by a superb rhythm section, allowing plenty of room for their distinct voices to interact.
As the title implies, the album is a relaxed affair, focusing on extended improvisations over classic tunes and blues structures. This is not about flashy pyrotechnics, but about the art of telling a story through improvisation, about the subtle interplay between musicians who deeply understand each other’s language. The music is sophisticated, witty, and unfailingly enjoyable, the epitome of mainstream jazz played at its highest level.
This Japanese CD reissue offers a fantastic way to hear the warmth and clarity of this classic recording. For any fan of Zoot Sims, Bob Brookmeyer, cool jazz, and the timeless art of swinging improvisation, “Stretching Out” is an absolutely essential and delightful album. You can find this album on our website.