Let's Cook! is an album by guitarist Barney Kessel recorded at sessions in 1957 but not released on the Contemporary label until 1962.
Reception
The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow states: "Throughout, Kessel keeps with the other all-stars, swinging hard while paying tribute to the legacy of Charlie Christian".
Track listing
"Let's Cook" (Barney Kessel) - 11:18
"Time Remembered" (Vernon Duke) - 4:15
"Just in Time" (Jule Styne, Betty Comden, Adolph Green) - 4:57
"Tiger Rag" (Original Dixieland Jazz Band) - 9:50
"Jersey Bounce" (Tiny Bradshaw, Eddie Johnson, Bobby Plater, Buddy Feyne) - 9:30
Recorded at Contemporary's studio in Los Angeles on August 6, 1957 (tracks 4 & 5) and November 11, 1957 (tracks 1-3)
Personnel
Barney Kessel - guitar
Frank Rosolino - trombone (tracks 4 & 5) Ben Webster - tenor saxophone (tracks 4 & 5) Victor Feldman - vibraphone (tracks 1-3) Hampton Hawes (tracks 1-3), Jimmy Rowles (tracks 4 & 5) - piano Leroy Vinnegar - bass Shelly Manne - drums