Let's Cook!
# Let's Cook!

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

Professional ratings :

| Review scores ||
| - | - |
| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic | |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings | |

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
