The Place to Be (Junior Cook album)

The Place to Be is an album by jazz saxophonist Junior Cook, released in 1988 on SteepleChase Records. The album features Cook on tenor saxophone, Mickey Tucker on piano, Wayne Dockery on bass, and Leroy Williams on drums. The tracks consist primarily of original compositions by Cook and Tucker, along with a few standards. Critic reviews generally praise Cook's playing and the overall ensemble work. The album is considered a solid example of hard bop. Track listings typically include titles such as "Place to Be", "Quintessence", and "Easy Living", among others. The album is available on CD and vinyl.