Pairing Off is an album by saxophonist Phil Woods' Septet recorded in 1956 and released on the Prestige label.[1]

Pairing Off
Studio album by Phil Woods Septet
Released	1956
Recorded	June 15, 1956 Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, New Jersey
Genre	Jazz
Length	44:35
Label	Prestige PRLP 7046
Producer	Bob Weinstock
Phil Woods chronology
Woodlore (1955) Pairing Off (1956) The Young Bloods (1956)

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[2]
The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide	[3]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings	[4]

In his review for Allmusic, Scott Yanow stated "The full group stretches out on four lengthy numbers".[2]

Track listing

All compositions by Phil Woods except as indicated

1. "The Stanley Stomper" - 14:20
2. "Cool Aid" - 9:47
3. "Pairing Off" - 12:15
4. "Suddenly It's Spring" (Johnny Burke, Jimmy Van Heusen) - 8:22

Personnel

• Phil Woods, Gene Quill - alto saxophone
• Donald Byrd, Kenny Dorham - trumpet
• Tommy Flanagan - piano
• Doug Watkins - bass
• Philly Joe Jones - drums

References