Big City Sounds

"The Cool One" is a medium tempo piece by Golson that was intended to be a commercial success, as "Killer Joe" had been on the Jazztet's previous album, Meet the Jazztet.Blumenthal, Bob (2004) In The Complete Argo/Mercury Art Farmer/Benny Golson/Jazztet Sessions [CD liner notes]. Mosaic.{{rp|4–5}} "Blues on Down" is also by Golson, and was originally performed for his album The Modern Touch.{{rp|5}} Golson added 16 written bars to the version of "Hi-Fly" recorded for Big City Sounds, which is faster than usual.{{rp|5}} Farmer is the main feature on the jazz standard "My Funny Valentine".{{rp|5}} "Wonder Why" has "a 36-bar, AABA'C form".{{rp|5}} The Latin "Con Alma" also contains material added by Golson.{{rp|6}} "Lament" is a feature for trombonist Tom McIntosh, while "Bean Bag" features pianist Cedar Walton.{{rp|6}} The final track, "Five Spot After Dark", is a blues written by Golson when playing at New York's Five Spot.{{rp|6}}

The Allmusic review awarded the album 3 stars.[http://allmusic.com/album/the-jazztet-big-city-sounds-mw0000892440 Allmusic review], accessed July 2, 2012.

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All compositions by Benny Golson except as indicated

1. "The Cool One" – 3:02
2. "Blues on Down" – 6:03
3. "Hi-Fly" (Randy Weston) – 5:50
4. "My Funny Valentine" (Lorenz Hart, Richard Rodgers) – 4:33
5. "Wonder Why" (Sammy Cahn) – 5:54
6. "Con Alma" (Dizzy Gillespie) – 5:00
7. "Lament" (J. J. Johnson) – 3:31
8. "Bean Bag" – 4:53
9. "Five Spot After Dark" – 3:18

• Art Farmer – trumpet
• Benny Golson – tenor saxophone
• Tom McIntosh – trombone
• Cedar Walton – piano
• Tommy Williams – bass
• Albert Heath – drums

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