Zoot Sims and the Gershwin Brothers

• Artist: Zoot Sims
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• Release Date: June 06, 1975
• Total Time: 49:11
• Genre: Jazz

Review

Along with his album with Count Basie (Basie and Zoot) during the same period, this is one of Sims' most exciting recordings of his career. Greatly assisted by pianist Oscar Peterson, guitarist Joe Pass, bassist George Mraz, and drummer Grady Tate, he explores ten songs written by George and Ira Gershwin. Somehow the magic was definitely present and, whether it be stomps such as "The Man I Love," "Lady Be Good," and "I Got Rhythm" or warm ballads (including "I've Got a Crush on You" and "Embraceable You"), Zoot Sims is heard at the peak of his powers. A true gem. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
The Man I Love	George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin	Zoot Sims	(6:26)
How Long Has This Been Going On?	George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin	Zoot Sims	(2:16)
Oh, Lady Be Good	George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin	Zoot Sims	(4:37)
I've Got a Crush on You	George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin	Zoot Sims	(3:01)
I Got Rhythm	George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin	Zoot Sims	(7:09)
Embraceable You	George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin	Zoot Sims	(4:52)
'S Wonderful	George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin	Zoot Sims	(4:40)
Someone to Watch over Me	George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin	Zoot Sims	(3:46)
Isn't It a Pity?	George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin	Zoot Sims	(3:27)
Summertime	George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin, Dubose Heyward	Zoot Sims	(5:25)
They Can't Take That Away from Me [*]	George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin	Zoot Sims	(4:33)

Credits

Joe Pass (Guitar), Joe Pass (?), Oscar Peterson (Piano), Oscar Peterson (?), Grady Tate (Drums), Grady Tate (?), Norman Granz (Producer), George Horn (Mastering), George Mraz (Bass), George Mraz (?), Jiri Mraz (Bass), Zoot Sims (Sax (Tenor)), Zoot Sims (Main Performer), Bob Simpson (Engineer), Lee Tanner (Photography), Eric Miller (Recording Supervision), Benny Green (Liner Notes)