Cy Touff - Cy Couff His Octet and Quintet

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Review by Jim Carmichael

Alright, let’s dive into Cy Couff His Octet and Quintet, the 1955 jazz gem from Cy Touff. Released under Pacific Jazz Records in the USA and Canada, this album feels like a time capsule that still resonates today. It’s not flashy or overproduced—just pure, unfiltered jazz vibes that hit you right where it counts. The first track I can’t stop thinking about is “Blues for Two.” Man, it just grabs you by the soul. The horns feel like they’re having a conversation, one of those deep talks where no words are needed. You know what I mean? Cy Touff’s arrangement here is tight but loose enough to let the players breathe. There’s this moment when the trumpet takes the lead—it’s so smooth, it almost feels accidental, like magic spilling out without trying too hard. It makes me wanna close my eyes and just drift away. Honestly, it’s one of those tracks that sticks with you long after the needle lifts off the record. Then there’s “All the Things You Are.” This one hits different. It starts slow, almost shy, but builds into this rich tapestry of sound that feels like a warm hug on a cold day. The interplay between the octet and quintet is insane—it’s like they’re daring each other to go further, to push boundaries while still keeping it grounded. I remember sitting in my room late at night, headphones on, and just losing myself in the layers of this tune. By the end, I was grinning like an idiot, thinking, “Damn, they really pulled that off.” What strikes me most about this album isn’t just the technical skill (which, don’t get me wrong, is top-notch). It’s how alive it feels. Like these guys weren’t just playing notes—they were telling stories, sharing pieces of themselves. And maybe that’s why it still matters decades later. Funny thing though—as much as I love this album, I kinda wish I could’ve been in the studio when they recorded it. Not because I think I’d have anything smart to say, but just to see if they were as surprised as I am by how good it turned out. Guess we’ll never know.

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Artist: Cy Touff
Album: Cy Couff His Octet and Quintet

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Catalog Numbers

PJ1211

Labels

Pacific Jazz Records

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About Cy Touff

Jazz bass trumpeter. Born on March 4, 1927 in Chicago; died January 24, 2003 in Evanston, Illinois.

Real Name

    • Cyril James Touff

Name Vars

  • Cy Toufe
  • Cy Touft
  • Cyril J. Touff
  • Cyril Touff
  • Cytouff
  • Touff

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: The album *Cy Couff His Octet and Quintet* by Cy Touff is a hidden gem from 1955. It’s a jazz record that blends big band and small group sounds. Released on Pacific Jazz Records, it came out when jazz was evolving rapidly in the USA and Canada. What makes it special? It showcases Cy Touff's talent as both a musician and arranger, capturing a unique moment in jazz history.