Soprano Sax (Zoot Sims album) explained

Soprano Sax
Type:	Studio
Artist:	Zoot Sims
Cover:	Soprano Sax (Zoot Sims album).jpg
Released:	1976
Recorded:	January 6 & 9, 1976
Studio:	RCA Recording Studios, New York, NY
Genre:	Jazz
Length:	47:49
Label:	Pablo 2310 770
Producer:	Norman Granz
Chronology:	Zoot Sims
Prev Title:	Zoot Sims and the Gershwin Brothers
Prev Year:	1975
Next Title:	Hawthorne Nights
Next Year:	1976

Soprano Sax is an album by saxophonist Zoot Sims recorded in 1976 and released by the Pablo label.^[1] ^[2] ^[3] ^[4]

Reception

AllMusic reviewer Scott Yanow stated "Zoot Sims, known throughout his career as a hard-swinging tenor-saxophonist, started doubling successfully on soprano in 1973 and managed to become one of the best by simply playing in his own musical personality. This particular LP was his only full-length set on soprano but it is a rewarding one. ... A delightful set of swinging jazz, it's a surprise success".

Track listing

"Someday Sweetheart" (John Spikes, Reb Spikes) – 6:00
"Moonlight in Vermont" (Karl Suessdorf, John Blackburn) – 4:40
"Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams (and Dream Your Troubles Away)" (Harry Barris, Ted Koehler) – 5:04
"Blues for Louise" (Zoot Sims) – 6:58
"Willow Weep for Me" (Ann Ronell) – 6:32
"Wrap Up" (Sims) – 3:41
"(I Don't Stand) A Ghost of a Chance with You" (Victor Young, Ned Washington, Bing Crosby) – 7:00
"Baubles, Bangles and Beads" (Alexander Borodin, George Forrest, Robert Wright) – 4:43

Personnel

Zoot Sims – soprano saxophone
Ray Bryant – piano
George Mraz – bass
Grady Tate – drums

Notes and References

Edwards, D. & Callahan, M. Both Sides Now: Pablo Album Discography Preview accessed May 29, 2019
https://www.jazzdisco.org/pablo-records/catalog-2310-700-series/#2310-770 Jazzdisco: Pablo Records Catalog: 2310-700 series
https://www.jazzdisco.org/zoot-sims/catalog/#pablo-2310-770 Jazzdisco: Zoot Sims Catalog
https://enciclopediadeljazz.wordpress.com/2014/02/28/zoot-sims-discography/ Enciclopedia del Jazz: Zoot Sims Discography