Roy Eldridge • Zoot Sims - Roy And Zoot

Roy and Zoot, two of the foremost names in the field of jazz, are featured on this new Discovery International Series LP. Both are too well known to require any biographical material. Their records of musical accomplishments cover a wide field of jazz.  

One sign of Roy's outstanding talent is his ability to go along with the many changes which are constantly taking place in the world of music. His horn has been heard playing many styles of jazz ranging from the beginning of the swing era right up to the present age of progressive sounds. His versatility is the basis for some of the best jazz releases in the past years.

Zoot, on the other hand, is a comparative newcomer to the field of jazz and confines his musical talents strictly to progressive sounds. Whether working in a trio or featured in Stan Kenton's band, the unmistakable sounds of Zoot's horn is always predominant. Like many other names in the progressive jazz field, Zoot did some of his early playing at the Club Downbeat in New York and was featured with such names as Chuck Wayne, Billy Taylor, Mary Lou Williams and many others. His rapid rise to prominence is the best guide to his ability.

Roy and Zoot met in Paris one Spring and joined up in various sessions with some of the best American and European musicians who were there at the time. These sides are some of the best that were cut and feature many of these men. (Liner notes)

Side 1

1 - King David

(Roy Eldridge)

2 - Wrap Your Troubles In Dreams

(Harris, Kohler, Moll )

3 - The Man I Love

(G. & I. Gershwin)

4 - Easter Parade

(Irving Berlin)

Side 2

5 - Wild Driver

(Roy Eldridge)

6 - Undecided

(Shavers)

7 - The Heat's On

(Roy Eldridge)

8 - Goliath Bounce

(Roy Eldridge)

#1, #3, #6:

Roy Eldridge (trumpet), Zoot Sims (tenor sax), Dick Hyman (piano), Pierre Michelot (bass), Ed Shaughnessy (drums).

#2:

Roy Eldridge (trumpet), Dick Hyman (piano), Pierre Michelot (bass), Ed Shaughnessy (drums).

#4, #5, #8:

Roy Eldridge (trumpet), Jerry Wiggins (piano), Pierre Michelot (bass), Kenny Clarke (drums).

#7:

Roy Eldridge (trumpet), Don Byas (tenor sax), Claude Bolling (piano), Guy DeFatto (bass), Armand Moletti (drums).

Recorded in Paris, June 9 (#1, #2, #3, #6), June 14 (#4, #5, #8) 1950 and March 28 (#7) 1951.