This Pablo recording gave tenor saxophonist
Zoot Sims a rare opportunity to record with his brother Ray, a spirited trombonist who was greatly influenced by
Bill Harris. Together they join forces with pianist
Jimmy Rowles and one of two rhythm sections (John Heard or
Michael Moore on bass and
Shelly Manne or John Clay on drums) for a set of standards, obscurities (including
Andy Kirk's "Now I Lay Me Down to Dream of You" and
Al Cohn's "Danielle"), and
Zoot's "Mr. J.R. Blues." The
Sims brothers (who should have collaborated more often) blend together quite well and the music often swings quite hard; other highlights include "The Jeep Is Jumping" and "She's Funny That Way." ~ Scott Yanow