Stretching Out is an album by the Zoot Sims-Bob Brookmeyer Octet recorded in 1958 for the United Artists label.Edwards, D., Eyries, P., Watts, R, Neely, T. & Callahan, M., Discography Preview for the United Artists label 40000 & 4000/5000 Series (1958-1972), accessed November 27, 2015Zoot Sims Catalog, accessed November 27, 2015
Reception
The Allmusic review by Ken Dryden stated: "Aside from a few innocuous reed squeaks, the music is essentially flawless and has stood the test of time very well. ...fans of cool jazz will want to locate a copy of this session".
Track listing "Stretching Out" (Bob Brookmeyer) - 6:07 "Now Will You Be Good?" (Harry Pease, Arthur Terker, Harry Jentes) - 5:27 "Pennies from Heaven" (Arthur Johnston, Johnny Burke) - 6:14 "King Porter Stomp" (Jelly Roll Morton) - 4:37 "Ain't Misbehavin'" (Harry Brooks, Fats Waller, Andy Razaf) - 6:52 "Bee Kay" (Bill Potts) - 6:38
Personnel Zoot Sims - tenor saxophone Bob Brookmeyer - valve trombone Harry "Sweets" Edison - trumpet Al Cohn - tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone Hank Jones - piano Freddie Green - guitar Eddie Jones - bass Charlie Persip - drums Al Cohn (track 3), Bill Potts (track 6), Bob Brookmeyer (tracks 1, 2 & 3–5) - arranger
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