The Sax Section (Remastered Edition) Al Cohn

• 1 Shazam (2024 Remaster) 02:55
• 2 The Mellow Side (2024 Remaster) 02:36
• 3 Shutout (2024 Remaster) 02:44
• 4 Double Fracture (2024 Remaster) 02:47
• 5 While My Lady Sleeps (2024 Remaster) 03:15
• 6 Shorty George (2024 Remaster) 02:49
• 7 The Return of the Red Head (2024 Remaster) 03:28
• 8 Villa Rowboats (2024 Remaster) 02:23
• 9 Solsville (2024 Remaster) 03:23
• 10 Don't Worry 'Bout Me (2024 Remaster) 03:39
• 11 Blues For The High Brow (2024 Remaster) 03:54
• 12 Tears by Me Out the Heart (2024 Remaster) 04:26
• Total Runtime 38:19

Info for The Sax Section (Remastered Edition)

"Al Cohn's writing for small groups is always appealing, and this Epic LP is no exception. Leading three separate groups consisting of various reeds (and no brass) plus a rhythm section, Cohn obtains marvelous results from his groups of all-stars and veteran session musicians".

"Al Cohn's writing for small groups is always appealing, and this set is no exception. Leading three separate groups consisting of various reeds (and no brass) plus a rhythm section, Cohn obtains marvelous results from his groups of all-stars and veteran session musicians. The first session concentrates on saxophones, including Cohn and Eddie Wasserman on tenor saxes, Sam Marowitz and Gene Quill on alto saxes, with Sol Schlinger on the baritone sax. Cohn's swinging "Shazam" brings the swing era to mind, while "Tears by Me Out the Heart" is a warm ballad. The second meeting is more of a mixed bag, with Boomie Richman, Peanuts Hucko, Romeo Penque, Phil Bodner, Charlie O'Kane, and the leader switching out between various reed instruments from one track to the next. Particularly effective is Cohn's exotic arrangement of "While My Lady Sleeps," featuring two flutes in the lead, backed by oboe, clarinet, and bass clarinet. The final date matches three tenor saxophonists (Zoot Sims and Eddie Wasserman joining the leader) and Sol Schlinger again on baritone. The feeling throughout these tracks touches on the work of the big bands of Duke Ellington, Count Basie, and Woody Herman, always swinging, with plenty of hot solos and tight ensembles. This long-unavailable record is worth acquiring." (Ken Dryden (All Music Guide)

Al Cohn, tenor saxophone
Romeo Penque, clarinet, alto saxophone, oboe, English horn (tracks 3, 5, 8 & 10)
Phil Bodner, flute, clarinet (tracks 3, 5, 8 & 10)
Peanuts Hucko, clarinet (tracks 3, 5, 8 & 10)
Boomie Richman, bass clarinet (tracks 3, 5, 8 & 10)
Charlie O’Kane, flute, bass clarinet (tracks 3, 5, 8 & 10)
Sam Marowitz, alto saxophone (tracks 1, 4, 9 & 12)
Gene Quill, alto saxophone (tracks 1, 4, 9 & 12)
Zoot Sims, tenor saxophone (tracks 2, 6, 7 & 11)
Eddie Wasserman, tenor saxophone (tracks 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 9, 11 & 12)
Sol Schlinger, baritone saxophone (tracks 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 9, 11 & 12)
Hank Jones, piano (tracks 2, 6, 7 & 11)
Johnny Williams, piano (tracks 1, 3-5, 8-10 & 12)
Milt Hinton, bass
Don Lamond, drums (tracks 2, 3, 5-8, 10 & 11)
Osie Johnson, drums (tracks 1, 4, 9 & 12)

Recorded May 24 and June 5 & 28, 1956, New York City

Digitally remastered

Al Cohn
was a jazz saxophonist, composer and arranger whose career spanned 45 years. In the 1940s he played in the bands of Joe Marsala and Buddy Rich, but began to attract attention when he joined Woody Herman's '"Four Brothers" in 1948. In Herman's band Cohn met fellow tenor player Zoot Sims and the two musicians began an association that would last until their deaths. Al Cohn released dozens of records as leader or co-leader, many with Sims, and appears on over 350 recordings as a sideman. He was a talented composer/arranger and provided arrangements for a variety of artists including Woody Herman, Quincy Jones, Gerry Mulligan, Tony Bennet, Peggy Lee, and Linda Ronstadt. Cohn also arranged for Broadway and television, working on the Broadway productions of Raisin' and Sophisticated Ladies and television shows such as “The Steve Allen Show,” and “Sid Caesar’s Show of Shows.” In his later years, Cohn largely gave up writing so that he could focus on his playing. Al Cohn died of cancer in 1988 at the age of 62.

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