This 1956 album, "Al Cohn's Tones," showcases Cohn's distinctive tenor sax in a quartet setting, presenting a set of standards and originals. It captures a moment in Cohn's career when he was consolidating his reputation as a sensitive player and arranger.
- The album was released on the obscure Jazz Maniac Records label. It features a consistent quartet lineup throughout. Cohn plays tenor saxophone on all tracks.
- The recording date for this album is not widely documented. It was released in February 1956.
- The exact chart performance of "Al Cohn's Tones" is not readily available. It remains a solid, if less celebrated, entry in Cohn's discography.
Al Cohn was a saxophonist, clarinetist, and arranger who was a key figure in the cool jazz scene of the 1950s. He was known for his work with Claude Thornhill and as a member of the *Metronome* All-Stars.
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