Cobb and His Mob in Concert Featuring Dinah Washington

by Dinah Washington, Arnett Cobb

Overview

Formerly released on LP by an obscure collector's label, this live session features two different groups. Despite the fact that tenor saxophonist Arnett Cobb and singer Dinah Washington get co-billing, they actually never appear together. The first seven selections feature Cobb and an unidentified group; chances are that the sextet also includes trumpeter Ed Lewis and trombonist Dickie Harris. The enthusiastic tenorman sounds in top form during the basic material which includes "Jumpin' the Blues," "Smooth Sailin'," and "When I Grow Too Old to Dream." Dinah Washington is showcased on six selections with her rhythm section of the era (pianist Johnny Acea, bassist Keter Betts, and drummer Jimmy Cobb), mostly lesser-known material such as "It's Too Soon to Know," "Make Believe Dreams," and "Journey's End," in addition to covering Sarah Vaughan's hit "It's Magic." The closing number, "I Got It Bad," has the singer joined by veteran trumpeter Cootie Williams. Overall the recording quality is pretty good, making this a worthwhile purchase. ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	06/20/2000
Label:	Highnote Records
UPC:	0632375706821
Rank:	139226

Tracks

1. Jumpin' the Blues
2. Cocktails For Two
3. Smooth Sailin'
4. Someone to Watch Over Me
5. Go Red Go
6. When I Grow Too Old to Dream
7. The Shy One
8. It's Too Soon to Know
9. Only a Moment Ago
10. Make Believe Dreams
11. Journey's End
12. Dinah Speaks
13. It's Magic
14. I Got It Bad (And That Ain't Good)

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Arnett Cobb   Primary Artist,Sax (Tenor)
Dinah Washington   Primary Artist,Vocals,Featured Artist
Cootie Williams   Primary Artist,Guest Artist,Trumpet
Arnett Cobb & His Mob   Primary Artist
Jimmy Cobb   Primary Artist,Guest Artist,Drums
Keter Betts   Primary Artist,Bass
John "Johnny" Adriano Acea   Primary Artist,Piano
Walter Buchanan   Bass
Dicky Harris   Trombone
Al Walker   Drums
Ed Lewis   Trumpet

Technical Credits

Bob Porter   Compilation Producer,Reissue Producer
Hal Wilson   Digital Imaging,Design
Wes McWain   Composer
Teepee Mitchell   Composer
Billy Rose   Composer
Joe Fields   Executive Producer
Duke Ellington   Composer
Deborah Chessler   Composer
George Gershwin   Composer
Ira Gershwin   Composer
Sam Coslow   Composer
Jule Styne   Composer
Lucky Millinder   Composer
Milton Ager   Composer
Arthur Johnston   Composer
Mundy   Composer
Tommy George   Composer
Sigmund Romberg   Composer
Paul Francis Webster   Composer
Lara Pellegrinelli   Liner Notes
Sammy Cahn   Composer
Malcolm Addey   Remastering
Arnett Cobb   Composer
Oscar Hammerstein II   Composer