This CD reissue brings back a couple of interesting sessions. In 1954, tenor saxophonist Bob Cooper switched to oboe and English horn (being among the very first to solo in jazz on both instruments) on eight selections. He was teamed with Bud Shank (who sticks to flute), pianist Claude Williamson, bassist/leader Howard Rumsey, and drummer Max Roach; the results seem to define cool West Coast jazz. Cooper was quite fluent on his instruments, and the straight-ahead numbers (six group originals, "Night in Tunisia" and "Bags' ...
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This CD reissue brings back a couple of interesting sessions. In 1954, tenor saxophonist Bob Cooper switched to oboe and English horn (being among the very first to solo in jazz on both instruments) on eight selections. He was teamed with Bud Shank (who sticks to flute), pianist Claude Williamson, bassist/leader Howard Rumsey, and drummer Max Roach; the results seem to define cool West Coast jazz. Cooper was quite fluent on his instruments, and the straight-ahead numbers (six group originals, "Night in Tunisia" and "Bags' Groove") are quite enjoyable. In addition, this set has four selections from 1956 with Buddy Collette taking Shank's spot on flute and Cooper joined by Rumsey, pianist Sonny Clark, and drummer Stan Levey. Collette's atmospheric "Blue Sands" and "A Bit of Basie" are memorable. Recommended. ~ Scott Yanow, Rovi
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Add this copy of Oboe/Flute to cart. $13.48, good condition, Sold by GoodwillVSB rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Oxnard, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1991 by Original Jazz Classics.
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This is a USED ITEM. The CD is in nice condition but may have minor SCUFFS and or SCRATCHES on the DISC and PACKAGING. MAY NOT INCLUDE the CD insert booklet. Thank you for supporting Goodwill Industries of Ventura and Santa Barbara County in our mission to enhance the dignity and quality of life of individuals and families through education, skills training, and the power of employment. OUR MEDIA HAS NOT BEEN TESTED. WE CLEAN OUR DISK FOR MINOR SCRACTHES.
