Soul Cookin'


Soul Cookin' is the sole album led by guitarist Thornel Schwartz, with saxophonist Bill Leslie, released in 1962 on Argo Records.

Reception

Flophouse magazine noted: "A proficient blues player who talks the bop language without really, like better guitar players, stretching long lines over the familiar changes, Schwartz accompanies his short clusters of prickly, staccato notes with driving octave playing. The blues tunes on Soul Cookin’ benefit from Schwartz’ more crude than refined approach... His peculiar, overdriven tone might get on your sleeve, yet gives that extra edge and is instantly recognizable".

Track listing

  1. "Soul Cookin'" – 4:25
  2. "Brazil" – 4:15
  3. "You Won't Let Me Go" – 9:15
  4. "Theme From Mutiny on the Bounty" – 2:30
  5. "Blue and Dues" – 7:20
  6. "I'm Getting Sentimental Over You" – 4:10
  7. "Don't You Know I Care" – 4:45

    Personnel

Performance