Junior Cook – You Leave Me Breathless (SCCD 31304)

SCCD 31304 You Leave Me Breathless / Junior Cook Quintet “ On this his last date, Junior Cook goes out as he came in and as he’s spent his entire career, blowing deeply felt hard bop. …Everything fits what you’d expect, and the formula results in high quality, though not flashy, music….Cook will be missed, […]

Mickey Tucker – Hang In There (SCCD 31302)

SCCD 31302 Hang In There / Mickey Tucker Sextet Pianist/composer/arranger Mickey Tucker (b. April 28, 1941 in Durham, NC) has been a hip contributor to the jazz scene for more than a quarter of a century. He has moved to Australia but visits New York regularly to record. “ This CD is a ‘must’ for […]

Junior Cook – On A Misty Night (SCCD 31266)

SCCD 31266 On A Misty Night / Junior Cook Quartet Veteran tenor man Junior Cook (1934-1992) was best known for his long association with the famous Horace Silver Quintet in the late 50s and early 60s. “ Junior Cook’s strong and positive tenor saxophone is always worth hearing…Cook’s warmth, logical improvising and relentless swing ensure […]

Junior Cook – The Place To Be (SCCD 31240)

SCCD 31240 The Place To Be / Junior Cook Quartet “…. Mainstream tenor playing at its best ….” (Stan Woolley, Jazz Journal) “… Cook is his usual dependable self on this comfortable recording. His tough but warm tone wears well on the ballads….but really shines on the up-tempo numbers …” (Tim Smith, Candence) “… An […]