ohn Haley "Zoot" Sims (October 29, 1925 - March 23, 1985) was an American jazz saxophonist, playing mainly tenor and soprano. He was born in Inglewood, California. Growing up in a vaudeville family, Sims learned to play both drums and clarinet at an early age. His father was a vaudeville hoofer, and Sims prided himself on remembering many of the steps his father taught him.
Following in the footsteps of Lester Young, Sims developed into an innovative tenor saxophonist. Throughout his career, he played with renowned bands, including Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw, Stan Kenton, and Buddy Rich. Sims was also one of Woody Herman's "Four Brothers", and he was known among his peers as one of the strongest swingers in the field. He frequently led his own combos and sometimes toured with his friend Gerry Mulligan's sextet, and later with Mulligan's Concert Jazz Band.
Tracks:1.Man I Love, The
2.How Long Has This Been Going On
3.Oh Lady Be Good
4.I’ve Got a Crush on You
5.I Got Rhythm
6.Embraceable You
7.’S Wonderful
8.Someone to Watch Over Me
9.Isn’t It a Pity?
10.Summertime
11.They Can’t Take That Away From Me
Personnel:
Zoot Sims (tenor saxophone);
Oscar Peterson (piano);
Joe Pass (guitar);
George Mraz (acoustic bass);
Grady Tate (drums).
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