Al Cohn's Tones

Al Cohn's Tones (also released as The Progressive Al Cohn) is an album by saxophonist composer and arranger Al Cohn comprising two sessions, one recorded in 1950 and the other from 1953, which was released on the Savoy label in 1956.[1][2]

Al Cohn's Tones
Studio album by
Al Cohn
Released1956
RecordedJuly 29, 1950 and June 23, 1953
StudioNew York City and Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ
GenreJazz
Length32:18
LabelSavoy
MG 12048
ProducerGus Statiras
Al Cohn chronology
Al Cohn's Tones
(1956)		 East Coast-West Coast Scene
(1954)

Reception

Allmusic awarded the album 4 stars and the review by Stephen Cook stated: "Backed by some of the top bop players of the day, Al Cohn stretches out here for a program heavy with up-tempo swingers. ...this early Cohn release is at once hot and cool, vigorous and lithe".[3]

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[3]

Track listing

All compositions by Al Cohn except where noted

  1. "I'm Tellin' Ya" - 5:58
  2. "Jane Street" - 4:37
  3. "Infinity" - 2:57
  4. "How Long Has This Been Going On?" (George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin) - 3:13
  5. "That's What You Think" - 4:50
  6. "Ah Moore" - 4:57
  7. "Groovin' With Gus" - 2:36
  8. "Let's Get Away from It All" (Matt Dennis, Tom Adair) - 3:10

Personnel

References
  1. Savoy Records Catalog: 12000 series, accessed February 5, 2016
  2. Discography of the Savoy/Regent and Associated labels accessed February 5, 2016
  3. Cook, Stephen. Al Cohn: Al Cohn's Tones – Review at AllMusic. Retrieved February 5, 2016.
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