Zoot's Hymns

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Total Tracks: 11   Total Length: 62:14

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Paying deserved tribute to Zoot

Rogers10000Database

For those of you that miss Zoot Sims, this album pays tribute to his taste and style better than I can say. That should not surprize those who know Eddie Higgins can always be counted on to deliver fine piano performances, but I didn't know tenor man, John Doughten until this listening. Sure glad I do now. Add elegant bassist Phil Flanigan and zesty drummer Danny Burger for rhythm and you've got one home run after another on this great album. Roger Whitcomb, Jazz Collector.

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Paying deserved tribute to Zoot

Rogers10000Database

For those of you that miss Zoot Sims, this album pays tribute to his taste and style better than I can say. That should not surprize those who know Eddie Higgins can always be counted on to deliver fine piano performances, but I didn't know tenor man, John Doughten until this listening. Sure glad I do now. Add elegant bassist Phil Flanigan and zesty drummer Danny Burger for rhythm and you've got one home run after another on this great album. Roger Whitcomb, Jazz Collector.

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Pianist Eddie Higgins alternates trio outings (also including bassist Phil Flannigan and drummer Danny Burger) with quartet performances that feature the cool-toned tenor of John Doughten on this consistently swinging set. “Zoot’s Hymns” is a Higgins original that sets the tone for the CD (of which many but not all of the songs were formerly performed by Zoot Sims); other highlights include “The Red Door,” “In Your Own Sweet Way,” “Hi Fly,” and “‘Tis Autumn.” – Scott Yanow