Greek Cooking is an album by American saxophonist Phil Woods featuring performances recorded in 1967 for the Impulse! label.[1]

Greek Cooking
Studio album by
Released1967
RecordedJanuary 31 and February 1, 1967
GenreJazz
Length34:24
LabelImpulse!
ProducerBob Thiele
Phil Woods chronology
Rights of Swing
(1961)
Greek Cooking
(1967)
Alto Summit
(1968)

Reception

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The Allmusic review by Ken Dryden awarded the album 3 stars stating "Probably one of the more unusual recordings in Phil Woods' considerable discography, Greek Cooking features the alto saxophonist leading a tentet with a distinctly Greek flavor, including four Greek musicians... it should appeal to Woods' fans because of his ability to make the best of the material with his powerful, never dull playing".[2]

Professional ratings
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Allmusic     [2]

Track listing

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All compositions by Norman Gold except where noted.

  1. "Zorba the Greek" (Mikis Theodorakis) - 3:08
  2. "A Taste of Honey" (Bobby Scott, Ric Marlow) - 6:00
  3. "Theme from Anthony & Cleopatra" (Alex North) - 4:52
  4. "Got a Feelin'" (Denny Doherty, John Phillips) - 4:30
  5. "Theme from Samson & Delilah" (Victor Young) - 5:15
  6. "Greek Cooking" - 5:00
  7. "Nica" - 5:39
  • Recorded in New York City on January 31 (tracks 2, 4 & 5), and February 1 (tracks 1, 3, 6 & 8), 1967

Personnel

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References

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  1. ^ Impulse! Records discography accessed April 11, 2011
  2. ^ a b Dryden, K. Allmusic Review accessed April 11, 2011