Somethin's Cookin'

Somethin's Cookin' is an album by saxophonist Junior Cook recorded in 1981 and released on the Muse label.^[1][2][3][4]

Somethin's Cookin'
Studio album by Junior Cook
Released	1982
Recorded	June 12, 1981
Studio	Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ
Genre	Jazz
Length	71:58 CD reissue with bonus tracks
Label	Muse MR 5218
Producer	Cedar Walton
Junior Cook chronology
Good Cookin' (1979) Somethin's Cookin' (1982) The Place to Be (1988)

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[5]

The Allmusic review stated: "The muscular but smooth saxophonist is heard at his best on this Muse quartet release which really showcases his playing".^[5]

Track listing

1. "Fiesta Español" (Cedar Walton) – 4:58
2. "Detour Ahead" (Herb Ellis, John Frigo, Lou Carter) – 4:58
3. "Illusion of Grandeur" (Larry Willis) – 9:44
4. "Heavy Blue" (Willis) – 4:10
5. "Hindsight" (Walton) – 5:40
6. "Chi-Chi" (Charlie Parker) – 5:24
7. "Fiesta Español" [alternate take] (Walton) – 4:16 Bonus track on CD reissue
8. "Detour Ahead" [alternate take] (Ellis, Frigo, Carter) – 7:16 Bonus track on CD reissue
9. "Hindsight" [alternate take] (Walton) – 5:52 Bonus track on CD reissue
10. "Chi-Chi" [alternate take] (Parker) – 5:00 Bonus track on CD reissue

Personnel

• Junior Cook – tenor saxophone
• Cedar Walton – piano
• Buster Williams – bass
• Billy Higgins – drums