The Natural Seven

The Natural Seven is an album by saxophonist, composer and arranger Al Cohn recorded in 1955 for the RCA Victor label.

The Natural Seven
Studio album by Al Cohn
Released	1955
Recorded	February 3, 1955
Studio	Webster Hall, New York City
Genre	Jazz
Length	38:28
Label	RCA Victor LPM 1116
Producer	Jack Lewis
Al Cohn chronology
Mr. Music (1954) The Natural Seven (1955) That Old Feeling (1955)

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings

In his review for AllMusic, Scott Yanow wrote, "Although originally associated with Woody Herman and cool jazz, Cohn always felt equally comfortable playing with swing-styled players. His "Natural Seven" looks toward the Kansas City Seven and includes two members of Count Basie's band".

Track listing

All compositions by Al Cohn except as indicated

1. "A Kiss to Build a Dream On" (Bert Kalmar, Harry Ruby, Oscar Hammerstein II) – 3:34
2. "Doggin' Around" (Edgar Battle, Herschel Evans) – 3:04
3. "Jump the Blues Away" (Ed Lewis) – 3:01
4. "Jack's Kinda Swing" – 3:39
5. "The Natural Thing to Do" – 3:03
6. "A.C. Meets Osie" – 2:49
7. "Baby Please" – 3:07
8. "9:20 Special" (Earle Warren, Jack Palmer, William Engvick) – 3:01
9. "Pick a Dilly" – 3:34
10. "Count Me In" – 3:37
11. "Freddie's Tune" (Freddie Green) – 3:29
12. "Osie's Blues" (Manny Albam, Osie Johnson) – 2:30

Personnel

• Al Cohn – tenor saxophone
• Joe Newman – trumpet
• Frank Rehak – trombone
• Nat Pierce – piano
• Freddie Green – guitar
• Milt Hinton – bass
• Osie Johnson – drums, vocal
• Manny Albam (tracks 1, 3, 8, and 12), Al Cohn (tracks 4–7; 9–11), Ernie Wilkins (track 2) – arranger