In the 1950s and '60s, Sims had a long, successful partnership as co-leader of a quintet with Al Cohn , which recorded under the name "Al and Zoot". The group was a favorite at New York City's Half Note Club . Always fond of the higher register of the tenor sax, he also played alto and late in his career added soprano saxophone to his performances, while recording a series of albums for the Pablo Records label of the impresario Norman Granz . He also played on some of Jack Kerouac 's recordings. [7]