Cool Struttin is a studio album by the jazz pianist and composer Sonny Clark. It was released through Blue Note Records in August 1958. The recording was made on January 5, 1958 with a group for the session consisting of horn section Art Farmer and Jackie McLean, and Miles Davis Quintet rhythm section Philly Joe Jones and Paul Chambers.
Background
Album cover The album cover, designed by Reid Miles, uses an original photograph by Francis Wolff of Alfred Lion's wife, Ruth. In 1991, Blue Note released a Christmas themed CD called Yule Struttin with a cover derived from the sleeve design for this album.
Reception The New York Times called Cool Struttin' an "enduring hard-bop classic".Palmer, Robert. (March 18, 1987) The Pop Life; recalling Sonny Clark. The New York Times. Accessed October 28, 2007.
According to The Stereo Times, the album enjoys "a nearly cult status among hardcore jazz followers",Merod, Jim. (September 10, 2002). Music in the Key of Clark: Remembering Sonny Clark . The Stereo Times. Accessed October 28, 2007. a reputation AllMusic asserts it deserves "for its soul appeal alone".
Track listing
Personnel
Musicians Sonny Clark – piano Art Farmer – trumpet Jackie McLean – alto saxophone Paul Chambers – bass Philly Joe Jones – drums
Technical personnel
Original Alfred Lion – producer Rudy Van Gelder – recording engineer Reid Miles – design Francis Wolff – photography Nat Hentoff – liner notes
Reissue Michael Cuscuna – producer, additional liner notes Ron McMaster – digital transfer Hideki Satoh – original liner notes Mary Ann – translator
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