Dave Frishberg: Zoot Walks In
Track
Zoot Walks In
Artist
Dave Frishberg (piano, vocals)
CD
Retromania: Dave Frishberg At The Jazz Bakery (Arbors Jazz ARCD 19334)
Musicians:
Dave Frishberg (piano, vocals).
Music composed (as “The Red Door”) by Zoot Sims & Gerry Mulligan; lyrics by Dave Frishberg
.Recorded: The Jazz Bakery, Los Angeles, May 12, 2005
Rating: 91/100 (learn more)
Zoot Sims at Birdland
Photo by Marcel Fleiss
Renowned for his witty lyrics, Dave Frishberg removes tongue from cheek for a jaunty tribute to the inexhaustibly swinging tenorman Zoot Sims. Aside from capturing the lovable nonchalance of the only of Woody Herman's "Four Brothers" for whom a Muppet was named, Frishberg makes the most of a rare opportunity to show off his own swinging piano style. As for what to do when Zoot walks in, Frishberg advises: "Better telephone home and tell 'em not to wait up, then order double Dewar's straight up." The irrepressible Zoot, who died of liver cancer after much heavy lifting at bars worldwide, would've approved.
Reviewer: Alan Kurtz
Tags: jazz vocals
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