Big City Sounds is an album by The Jazztet, led by trumpeter Art Farmer and saxophonist Benny Golson, featuring performances recorded in 1960 and originally released on the Argo label.

[1] "The Cool One" is a medium tempo piece by Golson that was intended to be a commercial success, as "Killer Joe" had been on the Jazztet's previous album, Meet the Jazztet.

[2]: 4–5  "Blues on Down" is also by Golson, and was originally performed for his album The Modern Touch.

[2]: 5  Golson added 16 written bars to the version of "Hi-Fly" recorded for Big City Sounds, which is faster than usual.

[2]: 5  Farmer is the main feature on the jazz standard "My Funny Valentine".