Soul Cookin' is the sole album led by guitarist Thornel Schwartz, with saxophonist Bill Leslie, released in 1962 on Argo Records. The blues tunes on Soul Cookin’ benefit from Schwartz’ more crude than refined approach.

Thornel Schwartz J. or Thornal Schwartz Jr. (May 29, 1927, Philadelphia - December 30, 1977, Philadelphia) was an American jazz guitarist. He played electric guitar on the recordings of many Philadelphia jazz musicians, especially electronic organ players. Schwartz is known as Thornel on recordi. ore . Year: 1962.

Thornel Schwartz Quartet. Bill Leslie, tenor sax; Larry Young as Lawrence Olds, organ; Thornel Schwartz, guitar; Donald Bailey, drums Jerome Thomas, drums Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, September 4, 1962. Argo 5425, LP 704. 2. 11867.

The Joe Newman Quartet ‎, Soft Swingin' Jazz.

Thornel Schwartz – Soul Cookin’ – Argo 704. Bill Leslie – Diggin’ the chicks – Argo 710. Jimmy McGriff – The Christmas album – Jell 1888. Jimmy McGriff – Live where the action’s at – Veep 13515/16515. Jimmy McGriff and the big band – Solid State 17001/18001. Jimmy McGriff – Let’s stay together – Groove Merchant 506. Jimmy McGriff – A bag full of soul – Solid State 17002/18002. Johnny Hammond Smith – Ebb tide – Prestige 7494. Big Joe Turner – Singing the blues – Bluesway 6006.

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