Somethin's Cookin' is an album by saxophonist Junior Cook recorded in 1981 and released on the Muse label.Muse LP series discography: 5200 to 5249 accessed April 13, 2017Muse Records discography accessed April 13, 2017Junior Cook catalog accessed April 13, 2017Jazzlists: Junior Cook discography accessed April 13, 2017
Reception
The Allmusic review stated: "The muscular but smooth saxophonist is heard at his best on this Muse quartet release which really showcases his playing".
Track listing "Fiesta Español" (Cedar Walton) – 4:58 "Detour Ahead" (Herb Ellis, John Frigo, Lou Carter) – 4:58 "Illusion of Grandeur" (Larry Willis) – 9:44 "Heavy Blue" (Willis) – 4:10 "Hindsight" (Walton) – 5:40 "Chi-Chi" (Charlie Parker) – 5:24 "Fiesta Español" [alternate take] (Walton) – 4:16 Bonus track on CD reissue "Detour Ahead" [alternate take] (Ellis, Frigo, Carter) – 7:16 Bonus track on CD reissue "Hindsight" [alternate take] (Walton) – 5:52 Bonus track on CD reissue "Chi-Chi" [alternate take] (Parker) – 5:00 Bonus track on CD reissue
Personnel Junior Cook – tenor saxophone Cedar Walton – piano Buster Williams – bass Billy Higgins – drums
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