The Book Cooks is a Jazz album by Booker Ervin, originally released in 1961. On Gatefold: 36 pressings tracked.
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The Book Cooks is the debut album by American jazz saxophonist Booker Ervin featuring performances recorded in 1960 for the Bethlehem label. The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 4 stars and stated "Booker Ervin's debut as a leader teamed the intense tenor saxophonist with fellow tenor Zoot Sims". Personnel Booker Ervin - tenor saxophone Zoot Sims - tenor saxophone Tommy Turrentine - trumpet Tommy Flanagan - piano George Tucker - bass Dannie Richmond - drums .
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Tracklist
- 1The Blue Book8:36
- 2Git It6:56
- 3Little Jane6:29
- 4The Book Cooks9:46
- 5Largo6:13
- 6Poor Butterfly3:47
Credits
Performers
- George TuckerBASS
- Dannie RichmondDRUMS
- Tommy FlanaganPIANO
- Booker ErvinTENOR SAXOPHONE
- Zoot SimsTENOR SAXOPHONE
- Tommy TurrentineTRUMPET
36 pressings tracked on Gatefold