Sonny Stitt Plays

by Sonny Stitt

Sonny Stitt Plays cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: April 1956
  • Label: Roost
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 33:30
  • Community rating: 3.77/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Switching effortlessly between alto and tenor saxophones, the leader attacks a set of driving standards with relentless facility on 'Sonny Stitt Plays'. The session underscores his reputation as one of the most mechanically flawless and fiercely competitive improvisers of the era.

Genres

Descriptors: virtuosic, saxophone, melodic, bluesy, improvisational

Tracklist

  1. My Funny Valentine (3:26)
  2. Sonny's Bunny (3:55)
  3. Come Rain Or Come Shine (4:18)
  4. Love Walked In (3:58)
  5. If You Could See Me Now (4:27)
  6. Quince (7:00)
  7. Star Dust (3:05)
  8. Lover (3:21)

Credits

  • Sonny Stitt - primary artist, alto saxophone, written-by
  • Quincy Jones - arranged by, written-by
  • Cecil Payne - baritone saxophone
  • Oscar Pettiford - bass
  • Jo Jones - drums
  • Anthony Ortega - flute, alto saxophone
  • Freddie Green - guitar
  • Hank Jones - piano

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