Somethin's Cookin' is an album by saxophonist Junior Cook recorded in 1981 and released on the Muse label.[1][2][3][4]

Somethin's Cookin'
Studio album by
Released1982
RecordedJune 12, 1981
StudioVan Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ
GenreJazz
Length71:58 CD reissue with bonus tracks
LabelMuse
MR 5218
ProducerCedar Walton
Junior Cook chronology
Good Cookin'
(1979)
Somethin's Cookin'
(1982)
The Place to Be
(1988)

Reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic     [5]

The Allmusic review stated: "The muscular but smooth saxophonist is heard at his best on this Muse quartet release which really showcases his playing".[5]

Track listing

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  1. "Fiesta Español" (Cedar Walton) – 4:58
  2. "Detour Ahead" (Herb Ellis, John Frigo, Lou Carter) – 4:58
  3. "Illusion of Grandeur" (Larry Willis) – 9:44
  4. "Heavy Blue" (Willis) – 4:10
  5. "Hindsight" (Walton) – 5:40
  6. "Chi-Chi" (Charlie Parker) – 5:24
  7. "Fiesta Español" [alternate take] (Walton) – 4:16 Bonus track on CD reissue
  8. "Detour Ahead" [alternate take] (Ellis, Frigo, Carter) – 7:16 Bonus track on CD reissue
  9. "Hindsight" [alternate take] (Walton) – 5:52 Bonus track on CD reissue
  10. "Chi-Chi" [alternate take] (Parker) – 5:00 Bonus track on CD reissue

Personnel

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References

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  1. ^ Muse LP series discography: 5200 to 5249 accessed April 13, 2017
  2. ^ Muse Records discography accessed April 13, 2017
  3. ^ Junior Cook catalog accessed April 13, 2017
  4. ^ Jazzlists: Junior Cook discography accessed April 13, 2017
  5. ^ a b Yanow, Scott. Somethin's Cookin' – Review at AllMusic. Retrieved April 13, 2017.