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Bud Shank, Bob Cooper – The Swing’s To TV (1958/2021)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 37:20 minutes | 707 MB | Genre: Jazz
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Proof positive that any well-executed idea translates to the jazz idiom – snobs and purists be damned – The Swing’s to TV pairs altoist Bud Shank and tenorist Bob Cooper for a moody, nuanced collection of late-’50s television theme songs. Granted, it’s not like the duo is interpreting the opening themes to Gilligan’s Island or The Brady Bunch – at the time in question, many series employed familiar standards as calling cards – but the basic concept behind the session is the kind of populist nod one rarely associates with cool-school jazz. Thing is, The Swing’s to TV is great stuff, a cerebral and atmospheric set of ballads performed with sincerity and affection – Shank and Cooper always make for a compelling tandem, and songs like “When You Wish Upon a Star” and “Put Your Dreams Away” are well matched to their respective talents. – Jason Ankeny
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Bob Cooper – Coop! The Music Of Bob Cooper (1958/2021)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 44:36 minutes | 802 MB | Genre: Jazz
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © RevOla
Tenor saxophonist Bob Cooper’s only Contemporary album is a near-classic and one of his finest recordings. Cooper, along with trombonist Frank Rosolino, vibraphonist Victor Feldman, pianist Lou Levy, bassist Max Bennett, and drummer Mel Lewis, performs colorful versions of five standards (best are “Confirmation,” “Easy Living,” and “Somebody Loves Me”) that show off his attractive tone and ability to swing at any tempo. Half of the release consists of his “Jazz Theme and Four Variations,” a very interesting work that holds together quite well throughout 23-and-a-half minutes and five movements. Three trumpeters (including Conte Candoli) and one trombone are added to make the ensembles richer. This set is an underrated gem. – Scott Yanow
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