Junior's Cookin is the debut album led by American jazz saxophonist Junior Cook which was recorded in 1961 for the Jazzland label.Jazzland Records discography accessed late 2012
Reception
The AllMusic review by Jim Todd stated: "The result, while not essential listening, is a satisfying and honest set that provides an appealing portrait of both Cook and Mitchell, two central, although not seminal, figures in the development of hard bop."Todd, J. AllMusic Review accessed November 16, 2012
Track listing "Myzar" (Roland Alexander) – 7:12 "Turbo Village" (Charles Davis) – 5:43 "Easy Living" (Ralph Rainger, Leo Robin) – 6:11 "Blue Farouq" (Blue Mitchell) – 3:53 "Sweet Cakes" (Mitchell) – 5:26 "Field Day" (Dolo Coker) – 3:55 "Pleasure Bent" (Alexander) – 6:26 Recorded at Gold Star Studios in Long Beach, California on April 10, 1961 (tracks 4–6) and New York City on December 4, 1961 (tracks 1–3 & 7)
Personnel Junior Cook – tenor saxophone Blue Mitchell – trumpet Ronnie Mathews – piano (tracks 1–3, 7) Dolo Coker – piano (tracks 4–6) Gene Taylor – bass Roy Brooks – drums
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