Zoot Sims: In a Sentimental Mood

What a treat this video is! You get to find out for sure that Zoot used the same 1935 Radio Improved Selmer tenor virtually his entire career. He bought the horn used when he was a teenager in the Benny Goodman band. Red Mitchell, the bassist on this session interviews Zoot between numbers to good effect. The sound and video quality is quite good and the musicianship is top notch, despite the fact that Zoot was destined to pass away later that year.. Rune Gustafson on guitar rounds out the trio, recorded in an intimate setting. If you are a Zoot Sims fan or just a fan of small group jazz, you will cherish this DVD. If you are new to Zoot he is regarded as one of the top saxophonists of all time. Woody Herman famously said that Zoot is one of the best rhythm sections you can have. He was known as a consummate swinger - never losing the beat despite the complexity of solo. And he almost never played a wrong note or inappropriate phrase. He said enough in his solos without having to show you how many notes he could cram in. Hope you'll consider giving Zoot a spot in your library.

Zoot fans will want to get behind this new release from a Swedish session in 1984, just months before Zoot's passing. Flanked by Red Mitchell and Rune Gustafsson in an intimate living room setting, Zoot is at his best and shows none of his age. There's practically no video of Zoot Sims in his element, and this title immediately leaps forward as THE ONE to have and cherish. If this isn't enough, there's a running interview between Red and Zoot that plays between songs (not over them). Zoot tells stories from his extensive career. 2-ch LPCM audio is amazingly clear and well recorded, every little nuance of Zoot's technique is clearly audible. This audio is better than most CDs. The video is average for the time, nothing special but at least it doesn't detract from the experience. I can't say it enough, if you are a Zoot Sims fan or even just curious about him, this is a must-have title. Zoot's total command of the instrument and the music is aptly displayed here along with 2 other world-class musicians. BUY THIS!!!!

Zoot Sims is, without a doubt, the most lyrical sax player of contemporary times. This video provides a rare, warm look at Zoots playing and personality. The audio quality is stunning and I've played it over and over. The interview sections are funny and heart warming! Recorded only 4 months before Zoot died (at 60), this should be required viewing for jazz lovers and players alike. Don't miss it! I have a feeling (like so much fine jazz) it will disappear from the shelves in the near future. The only thing that is missing is a look at Zoots soprano sax playing. Pick up "Zoot Sims..Soprano Sax"! No one, but no one plays Soprano like Zoot did!

This is the video version of a Pablo release from 1985. I had the original on cassette and it is good to have the DVD available. Zoot only had months to live when this was made but that fact does not overshadow the music. He and Red Mitchell are in fine form here.

The first reviewer nailed it, get it!. Any Zoot Sims fan will love this DVD. He sounds just like his swingin' self, it will sound like your cds. When it ended, my wife said, " It's over already ! ", that sums it up. Great stuff, but you will want more.

I enjoyed this... I liked it and I would recommend this others . Good seller . would buy from again .

Zoot Sims was, for me, the most consistently swinging musician I ever heard. This film combines performance footage with an interview with Zoot that captures the kind of cat that he was. Highly recommended!!

musician splendid in a marveillous CD

Je suis très satisfait de mon achat.

I was very pleased to see this released, as there isn't a lot of video of Zoot Sims exept the 30 mins on rhapsody films and jazz at the philharmonic 75 on Norman Granz series. The review by R D Grimes on Amazon US says it all!, please read it! If you are a zoot fan BUY THIS.

* Siempre es gratificante escuchar al gran Zoot, aunque sea en una sesión tan cercana y familiar como la que aquí se visiona (pero con el valor añadido de que tal vez fuese su última actuación). Recomendable.

Every once in a while a true gem pops up on DVD and this is just such a gem.Filmed in 1984 in Sweden just months before his untimely death this last look at Zoot Sims shows us what a consumate jazz musician he was.Sims, who first appeared on record with Woody Herman's original Four Brothers in 1947 alongside Stan Getz,Serge Challoff and Herbie Stewart was a true original and perhaps the most swinging tenor player of his generation.This last look at Zoot shows, ill as he was,that the fingers and mind were still as good as ever.Captured on film in a setting that looks like someone's living room this beautifully filmed session featured Sims in a relaxed trio format.Bassist Red Mitchell,another legendary jazzman and Rune Gustafsson(a fine Swedish guitarist)round out this group.I truly dont know of any other jazz DVD that betters this one for all around ambience,visual clarity and excellent sound.I could go on and on but the only thing I shall say in closing is-BUY THIS !!!!!

私の大好きなズートの映像が見られて幸せな気分に浸れる。 ズートは、1976年（私が26歳の時）鳥取県米子市の公会堂においてフィル・ウッズ・グループのゲストで出演したときに生で見ました。途中から出演したのですが、ステージに現れたとたん割れるような壮大な拍手が鳴り響き、こんなにズート・ファンがいるのだとびっくりした。演奏は素晴らしく主役のウッズを完全に喰っていたのを今更ながらに思い出します。 この盤でのズートはレッド・ミッチェルのベースとルネ・グスタフソンのギターを従えしっとりと歌い上げており、3者が互いに気遣い楽器による対話をしています。彼の最後のスタジオ演奏を「枯葉」で締めくくっています。ズートよ素晴らしい演奏をありがとう、あなたは私の心の中で永遠に生きています。