Zoot Sims
Every record Zoot Sims plays on that has been reviewed on Vinyl Standard: 26 records, 1951 to 1991, 21 as leader and 5 as sideman, most often alongside Al Cohn, George Mraz, Grady Tate. Every record below links to its full review, and every name links to that player’s own page or their circle on the map.
Most often with
The players who share the most reviewed records with Zoot Sims. The number is how many records they made together that are reviewed here.
Played together
The records behind those numbers. Open a name to see every reviewed record Zoot Sims and that player share.
With Al Cohn6 records
- 1953The Compositions of Al CohnMiles Davis
- 1956The BrothersStan Getz, Al Cohn, Zoot Sims
- 1956The Hawk in Hi FiColeman Hawkins
- 1957Al and ZootAl Cohn & Zoot Sims
- 1973Body and SoulAl Cohn & Zoot Sims
- 1975Motoring AlongAl Cohn & Zoot Sims
With George Mraz5 records
- 1975Zoot Sims and the Gershwin BrothersZoot Sims
- 1976Soprano SaxZoot Sims
- 1979Warm TenorZoot Sims
- 1983Suddenly It's SpringZoot Sims
- 1991For Lady DayZoot Sims
With Grady Tate4 records
- 1973Zoot at EaseZoot Sims
- 1975Zoot Sims and the Gershwin BrothersZoot Sims
- 1976Soprano SaxZoot Sims
- 1979The Silent PartnerOscar Peterson
With Art Blakey3 records
- 1951Swingin' with Zoot SimsZoot Sims
- 1956The BrothersStan Getz, Al Cohn, Zoot Sims
- 1956Zoot Sims QuartetsZoot Sims
With Hank Jones3 records
- 1956The Hawk in Hi FiColeman Hawkins
- 1957This Is How I Feel About JazzQuincy Jones
- 1973Zoot at EaseZoot Sims
With Osie Johnson3 records
- 1956The Hawk in Hi FiColeman Hawkins
- 1957Zoot!Zoot Sims
- 1964Two Jims and ZootJimmy Raney, Jim Hall & Zoot Sims
With Milt Hinton3 records
- 1956The Hawk in Hi FiColeman Hawkins
- 1956The Modern Art of JazzZoot Sims
- 1973Zoot at EaseZoot Sims
With Jimmy Rowles3 records
- 1979Warm TenorZoot Sims
- 1983Suddenly It's SpringZoot Sims
- 1991For Lady DayZoot Sims
Reviewed records
In the order they were recorded. Gold is the site’s rating out of five.
- 1951Swingin' with Zoot SimsLeader★★★★☆
- 1951The Zoot Sims Quartet in ParisLeader★★★★☆
- 1953The Compositions of Al Cohntenor saxophoneMiles Davis★★★☆☆
- 1956The BrothersLeader★★★★☆
- 1956The Hawk in Hi Fitenor saxophone (tracks 5, 6, 11, 12)Coleman Hawkins★★★★☆
- 1956The Modern Art of JazzLeader★★★★★
- 1956Zoot Sims QuartetsLeader★★★★☆
- 1957Al and ZootLeader★★★★★
- 1957This Is How I Feel About Jazztenor saxophone (Evening in Paris)Quincy Jones★★★★☆
- 1957Zoot!Leader★★★★★
- 1959Plays the Best of Lerner and Loewetenor saxophone, alto saxophone (tracks 1–3, 5–8)Chet Baker★★★★☆
- 1960Down HomeLeader★★★★★
- 1960Jazz ImmortalLeader★★★★☆
- 1964Two Jims and ZootLeader★★★★☆
- 1965Inter-ActionLeader★★★★☆
- 1967Waiting GameLeader★★★★☆
- 1973Body and SoulLeader★★★★★
- 1973Zoot at EaseLeader★★★★☆
- 1975Motoring AlongLeader★★★★☆
- 1975Zoot Sims and the Gershwin BrothersLeader★★★★★
- 1976Soprano SaxLeader★★★★☆
- 1979The Silent Partnertenor saxophoneOscar Peterson★★★★★
- 1979Warm TenorLeader★★★★★
- 1983Suddenly It's SpringLeader★★★★★
- 1984Tasty PuddingLeader★★★☆☆
- 1991For Lady DayLeader★★★★★
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