The Chicago Sound
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Released1957
RecordedOctober 16 and November 18, 1957
Reeves Sound Studios, New York City
Reeves Sound Studios, New York City
Length38:25
| The Chicago Sound | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Studio album by Wilbur Ware Quintet featuring Johnny Griffin | |
| Released | 1957 |
| Recorded | October 16 and November 18, 1957 Reeves Sound Studios, New York City |
| Genre | Jazz |
| Length | 38:25 |
| Label | Riverside RLP 12-252 |
| Producer | Orrin Keepnews |
The Chicago Sound is the sole album led by American jazz bassist Wilbur Ware. It features a quintet with the saxophonist Johnny Griffin and was recorded in 1957 for the Riverside label.[1] It was subsequently re-released by the Jazzland label as: Johnny Griffin & Wilbur Ware with Junior Mance and renamed "The Chicago Cookers" in 1960.
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [2] |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings | [3] |
Allmusic reviewer Scott Yanow considered the album "a fine debut by Ware. It seems strange that in his remaining 20-plus years the bassist never led another album".[2]