Peter Friedman

This is a really good album. Bill Holman's arrangements fit perfectly with Zoot. The arrangement of the tune "Main Stem" is simply outstanding. As to be expected, Zoot's solos are terrific, and we also get a few very nice solos from Frank Rosolino.

Disc 3

John Williams piano playing always reminds me of the piano playing of Eddie Costa. They both have a percussive style with similar phrasing.

Though I have not checked every single track on the four CDs, it looks to me as if all the tracks are exclusive to this 4 CD set.

Disc 1 of the 4 CD set. Featuring Harold Mabern Cedar Walton & Bruce Barth

Beethoven - Piano Sonatas No, 8, 17, 21 - Andor Foldes

Shirley Scott is a good jazz organist, but I especially like her piano playing.

Sad News! He was a damn good bass player. I had the good fortune to see him play live quite a number of times. And as Mike said, I have him on numerous CDs including a few where he is the leader. Ray was also the co-leader on 4 or 5 trio CDs by The Drummonds with Billy Drummond and Renee Rosnes

Cherubini String Quartets No.2 & No.5

Jerry Weldon is one of my 4 or 5 favorite currently active jazz tenor players. On track one he swings so hard that it brought a huge smile to my face!