Jazzguy_87
You guys do know he was named after Zoot Sims the famous Tenor player. I think he played with Benny Goodman. He had the best tone for tenor. I think the perfect tenor player would have Zoot's tone, Al Cone's Note Selection, and Lester Young's style.
That's where Zoot got his name. Jim Hensen loved jazz and had many jaz related guests on the Muppet Show.