Blowin' Country


Blowin' Country is an album by saxophonists Bud Shank and Bob Cooper released on the World Pacific label. The majority of the album's tracks were recorded in 1958, with one track from 1956 on the original album, and the CD reissue added five bonus tracks from the two sessions.

Reception

The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow states: "Shank and Cooper display distinctive but complementary styles, and their tripling on woodwinds gives plenty of variety to the date. Cooper's oboe playing, which preceded Yusef Lateef's, in particular is a joy. Highly recommended". On the All About Jazz website, Jack Bowers observed "these two masters offer a comprehensive clinic in good old–fashioned swinging... Multi–instrumentalists Shank and Cooper let it all hang out, skipping comfortably through a colorful program that consists mostly of standards... Shank and Cooper know how to make every note count, and their solos, while perhaps briefer than one might wish, are always inspiring."

Track listing

  1. "Dinah" - 3:18
  2. "Mutual Admiration Society" - 3:45
  3. "Steve Allen Theme" - 4:08
  4. "I've Grown Accustomed to Her Face" - 2:42
  5. "Blowin' Country" - 6:15
  6. "Love Nest" - 3:13
  7. "As Long as There's Music" - 3:41
  8. "Just in Time" - 3:42
  9. "Two Lost Souls" - 3:44
  10. "Thanks for the Memory" - 4:30 bonus track on CD reissue
  11. "A Romantic Guy, I" - 3:34 bonus track on CD reissue
  12. "Sweet Georgia Brown" - 3:41
  13. "The Gypsy in My Soul" - 3:23 bonus track on CD reissue
  14. "I Want to Be Happy" - 2:31 bonus track on CD reissue
  15. "What'll I Do?" - 2:45 bonus track on CD reissue

Personnel