Artist: Al Cohn


Al Cohn was an American jazz saxophonist, arranger and composer. He came to prominence in the band of clarinetist Woody Herman and was known for his longtime musical partnership with fellow saxophonist Zoot Sims. 

In addition to his work as a jazz tenor saxophonist, Cohn was widely respected as an arranger. His work included the Broadway productions of Raisin' and Sophisticated Ladies, and his arrangements of his own compositions were recorded by big bands led by Maynard FergusonGerry MulliganTerry Gibbs and Bob Brookmeyer. Also, Cohn did arrangements for unreleased Linda Ronstadt recordings from the 1980s. 

Further information about Al Cohn is found here and here.

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Al Cohn and Friends - Zoot Sims Memorial Concert, 1986

Al Cohn: Videos

Cool of the Evening - Al Cohn/Zoot Sims

Al Cohn Quartet - Sanremo Jazz Festival 1987