PHIL WOODS QUARTET WITH ZOOT SIMS / LIVE AT SANKEIHALL 1976 (2CDR)

Disc 1:
- First Show -
PHIL WOODS QUARTET
1. Announcement
2. Samba Du Bois
3. Phil Woods Speech
4. The Last Page
5. Body & Soul
6. Along Came Betty
7. Unknown Title

Disc 2:
- Second Show -
ZOOT SIMS QUARTET
1. It’s A Wonderful World
2. The Man I Love
3. Unknown Title
4. Unknown Title
PHIL WOODS QUARTET with ZOOT SIMS
5. Unknown Title
6. Love For Sale

Recorded Live at Sankei Hall, Osaka, Japan 05 27 1976

High-quality sound directly recorded from a new master tape never before seen even among traders, released by the COURIERS OF JAZZ label as part of the LEGENDARY PERFORMANCE COLLECTION series VOL.7!! Phil Woods With This release captures the powerful first half of Zoot Simms' Japan tour, held on May 27, 1976, at the Osaka Sankei Hall. It features Phil Woods' impressive performance, followed by a captivating second half with special guest Zoot Simms, and their moving joint performance—all captured in a superb, immersive audience recording. Above all, the powerful sound quality, exceptional sense of presence, and clarity of each instrument are astonishing; it's hard to believe this recording was made 33 years ago. Phil Woods, still active today, delivers a powerful alto saxophone performance at this Sankei Hall show. Featuring six tracks, including "Samba Du Bois" and the memorable melody of "The Last Page," this is a truly masterful live performance by Phil Woods. The second half of the show began with a performance by guest Zoot Sims, who delivered four songs including "It's a Wonderful World" and "The Man I Love," showcasing his signature calm and superb playing style. Then, amidst the enthusiastic atmosphere, Phil Woods reappeared and joined Zoot for two wonderful, moving, and historic performances.