Sophisticated Approach

Reception

The Allmusic review by Ron Wynn noted "Sophisticated Approach features the ensemble when it was beginning to acquire a reputation for being more interested in structure and discipline than swing. The arrangements are tight, there's a minimum of solo space, and the songs are uneven". On All About Jazz Chris May said "Listening to Sophisticated Approach for more than about five minutes is an experience akin to having a sumo wrestler sit on your face. It isn't fun, it isn't jazz, and you need to come up for air".

Track listing

1. "But Beautiful" (Jimmy Van Heusen, Johnny Burke) - 3:18
2. "Darn That Dream" (Van Heusen, Eddie DeLange) - 2:12
3. "It Might As Well Be Spring" (Richard Rodgers, Oscar Hammerstein II) - 5:12
4. "Moonlight Becomes You" (Van Heusen, Burke) - 3:50
5. "How Do I Look In Blue" (Gene Roland, Johnny Richards) - 2:50
6. "You Stepped Out of a Dream" (Nacio Herb Brown, Gus Kahn) - 2:52
7. "How Long Has This Been Going On?" (George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin) - 4:32
8. "Memoirs of a Lady" (Richards, Blanca Webb) - 2:48
9. "Time After Time" (Jule Styne, Sammy Cahn) - 4:16
10. "Easy to Love" (Cole Porter) - 2:53
11. "My One and Only Love" (Guy Wood, Robert Mellin) - 2:37
12. "Like Someone in Love" (Van Heusen, Burke) - 4:35

Personnel