Stan's tone is actually thinner and less masculine and more piercing than Zoots', especially on the upper register (where he would squeak the notes), so much so that his tenor sometimes sounds like an alto. Zoots never got his props.
your so right on this.. yes the intonation between Getz and Zoot totally different but in a sax section ive noticed it hardly makes a difference .. i play with some terrific readers very mechanical but dont dig their intonation .. and its no sin to tell you they say they don't improvise .. that i do consider a sin but not has the talent to ride on chords and make up licks in a lyrical way .. bobby g....................
Recently I had read your comment and I totally agree with you.In my opinion,Zoot´s tone is, by far,fuller than the Stan´s tone.......... Unlike Stan, Zoots never received the recognition that he deserved. .... What unfairness...!! ................What a shame...!!
So I just want to say that both Stan and Zoot have completely personal sounds, and I love both for that reason. Each had a different approach and different sets of ideas. You know each instantly. That's not as true now, and it's a major loss. If you want to hear Zoot in another, and I think beautiful, context, take a listen to him playing with Laura Nyro. Again, his sound is unmistakable. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-2yRwKQZDCMQ.html
When Zoot plays the verse with such warmth and affection, you get no clue how hard this is going to swing...a far cry from the Miles Davis version. Zoot Sims (ts) . Jimmy Rowles (p) . George Mraz (b) . Mousie Alexander (ds) From Zoot's album "If I'm Lucky" (1977). LINK: Miles Davis version: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-SqyXjivCSPA.html
