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The Modern Art of Jazz by Zoot Sims (also released as One to Blow On) is an album by American jazz saxophonist Zoot Sims recorded in 1956 and released on the Dawn label.

AllMusic Review by Ken Dryden:
These early 1956 sessions feature Zoot Sims in top form playing a pair of standards and originals by members of the quintet. Bob Brookmeyer is the perfect foil for the tenor saxophonist, as they seamless interweave intricate lines throughout the record, especially in an upbeat take of “September in the Rain.” Pianist John Williams contributed the cool “Down at the Loft” and solos brilliantly on every track. Brookmeyer penned the slinky “Our Pad” with drummer Gus Johnson, a track that would have fit a typical Gerry Mulligan date (with whom both Sims and Brookmeyer worked from time to time). Sims contributed three originals, but the hottest solos come in the closer, appropriately titled “One to Blow On.” Anchoring the rhythm section is the great bassist Milt Hinton, who is easily identifiable after just a few notes during his solos. Though most of this music was reissued on the Biograph CD The Rare Dawn Sessions, “September in the Rain” was unjustly omitted, so serious fans of Zoot Sims will want to look for this rare LP as well. (http://www.allmusic.com/album/the-modern-art-of-jazz-mw0000046301).

Track listing:

01. September in the Rain 00:00
02. Down at the Loft 05:08
03. Ghost of a Chance 09:37
04. No So Deep 16:16
05. Them There Eyes 23:20
06. Our Pad 29:21
07. Dark Clouds 34:05
08. One to Blow On 38:38

Personnel:
Zoot Sims – tenor saxophone
Bob Brookmeyer – valve trombone
John Williams – piano
Milt Hinton – bass
Gus Johnson – drums

Released: 1956
Recorded: January 11 & 18, 1956
New York City
Label Dawn
DLP 1102
Producer: Chuck Darwin