Somethin's Cookin' Explained

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

Reception

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

Track listing

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

• Junior Cook – tenor saxophone
• Cedar Walton – piano
• Buster Williams – bass
• Billy Higgins – drums

Notes and References

1. http://www.jazzlists.com/SJ_Label_Muse_5200.htm Muse LP series discography: 5200 to 5249
2. http://www.jazzdiscography.com/Labels/muse.htm Muse Records discography
3. http://www.jazzdisco.org/junior-cook/catalog/#muse-mr-5218 Junior Cook catalog
4. http://www.jazzlists.com/SJ_Junior_Cook.htm Jazzlists: Junior Cook discography