Zoot Goes To Town: Jazz Time Paris, Vol. 8 – Zoot Sims – SP – Pre Owned Vinyl (Arrives in 14days)

Zoot Sims, one of jazz’s most melodic and inventive tenor saxophonists, found a special symmetry in Paris during the 1950s. ‘Zoot Goes To Town: Jazz Time Paris, Vol. 8’ captures the saxophonist at the intersection of American jazz tradition and European sophistication. This session is both a snapshot of postwar jazz’s transatlantic blossoming and a testament to Sims’ singular warmth and wit as a player. He weaves through standards and originals with a breezy confidence, his tone supple and inviting, backed by a crack ensemble of Parisian and expatriate musicians. There’s an undeniable chemistry—a relaxed interplay that reflects the city’s cosmopolitan spirit and the era’s open-ended creativity. For vinyl collectors and jazz aficionados alike, this album is more than a period piece: it’s a chance to experience a master improviser in a city that inspired him. Whether you’re drawn to jazz for its history, its artistry, or its atmosphere, Zoot’s Parisian outing offers a rewarding listen, full of nuanced phrasing and effortless swing. This LP belongs in any collection that values the transnational heartbeat of jazz and the understated genius of Zoot Sims.

Track List:
A1 – Toot’s Suite –
A2 – The Late Tiny Kahn –
B1 – Call It Anything –
B2 – Zoot’s Suite –
B3 – Once In A While –
B4 – Great Drums –