Stretching Out (Zoot Sims and Bob Brookmeyer album)

Stretching Out is an album by the Zoot Sims-Bob Brookmeyer Octet recorded in 1958 for the United Artists label.

Reception
The Allmusic review by Ken Dryden stated: "Aside from a few innocuous reed squeaks, the music is essentially flawless and has stood the test of time very well. ...fans of cool jazz will want to locate a copy of this session".

Track listing

 * 1) "Stretching Out" (Bob Brookmeyer) - 6:07
 * 2) "Now Will You Be Good?" (Harry Pease, Arthur Terker, Harry Jentes) - 5:27
 * 3) "Pennies from Heaven" (Arthur Johnston, Johnny Burke) - 6:14
 * 4) "King Porter Stomp" (Jelly Roll Morton) - 4:37
 * 5) "Ain't Misbehavin'" (Harry Brooks, Fats Waller, Andy Razaf) - 6:52
 * 6) "Bee Kay" (Bill Potts) - 6:38

Personnel

 * Zoot Sims - tenor saxophone
 * Bob Brookmeyer - valve trombone
 * Harry "Sweets" Edison - trumpet
 * Al Cohn- tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone
 * Hank Jones - piano
 * Freddie Green - guitar
 * Eddie Jones - bass
 * Charlie Persip - drums
 * Al Cohn (track 3), Bill Potts (track 6), Bob Brookmeyer (tracks 1, 2 & 3-5) - arranger