The Blues Hot and Cold


The Blues Hot and Cold is an album by jazz trombonist and arranger Bob Brookmeyer recorded in 1960 for the Verve label.

Reception

The Allmusic review by Ken Dryden stated "Bob Brookmeyer is thought of as a cool jazz stylist, though the valve trombonist throws everyone a curve with these 1960 small group dates. Accompanied by pianist Jimmy Rowles, bassist Buddy Clark, and drummer Mel Lewis, Brookmeyer delves into music from the swing era, utilizing a mute throughout most of the album, something he doesn't use all that often".
Don De Micheal reviewed the album for Downbeat and assigned four and a half stars. He wrote, "This is the best record Brookmeyer has made".

Track listing

All compositions by Bob Brookmeyer except as indicated
  1. "On the Sunny Side of the Street" - 6:04
  2. "Stoppin' at the Savoy" - 5:54
  3. "Languid Blues" - 7:21
  4. "I Got Rhythm" - 4:53
  5. "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes" - 5:48
  6. "Hot and Cold Blues" - 7:57

Personnel