Groovy Pop Red Garland

tenor saxophonist bob cooper s only contemporary album reissued on cd in the original jazz classics series is a near classic and one of his finest recordings cooper along with trombonist frank rosolino vibraphonist victor feldman pianist lou levy bassist max bennett and drummer mel lewis performs colorful versions of five standards best are confirmation easy living and somebody loves me that show off his attractive tone and ability to swing at any tempo half of the release consists of his jazz theme and four variations a very interesting work that holds together quite well throughout 23 and a half minutes and five movements three trumpeters including conte candoli and one trombone are added to make the ensembles richer this set is an underrated gem