Arnett Cobb Is Back

Arnett Cobb Is Back is an album by saxophonist Arnett Cobb which was recorded in 1978 and released on the Progressive label.^[1][2] The 1994 CD reissue included two additional alternate takes.

Arnett Cobb Is Back
Studio album by Arnett Cobb
Released	1978
Recorded	June 27, 1978
Studio	Downtown Sound Studio, NYC
Genre	Jazz
Length	59:01 CD release with additional tracks
Label	Progressive PRO 7037
Producer	Gus P. Statiras
Arnett Cobb chronology
The Wild Man from Texas (1976) Arnett Cobb Is Back (1978) Live at Sandy's! (1978)

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[3]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings	[4]

The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow stated "One of the great tough Texas tenors, Arnett Cobb roars and stomps throughout this excellent LP".^[3]

Track listing

All compositions by Arnett Cobb except where noted.

1. "Flying Home" (Benny Goodman, Lionel Hampton, Sid Robin) – 6:59
2. "Big Red's Groove" – 7:45
3. "Cherry" (Don Redman, Ray Gilbert) – 7:50
4. "Sweet Georgia Brown" (Ben Bernie, Maceo Pinkard, Kenneth Casey) – 6:00
5. "I Don't Stand a Ghost of a Chance with You" (Victor Young, Bing Crosby, Ned Washington) – 4:39
6. "Blues for Shirley" – 7:10
7. "Take the "A" Train" (Billy Strayhorn) – 6:08
8. "Big Red's Groove" [take 3] – 5:01 Additional track on CD release
9. "Blues for Shirley" [rehearsal] – 7:29 Additional track on CD release

Personnel

• Arnett Cobb – tenor saxophone
• Derek Smith – piano
• George Mraz – bass
• Billy Hart – drums