Sonny Stitt Plays Arrangements From the Pen of Quincy Jones

by Sonny Stitt

Sonny Stitt Plays Arrangements From the Pen of Quincy Jones cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: February 1956
  • Label: Roost
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 48:47
  • Community rating: 3.07/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Bolstered by sophisticated charts from the burgeoning arranger, the saxophonist attacks the material with his characteristic relentless facility. The structured ensemble writing provides an elegant framework that enhances the intense, hard-swinging solos.

Genres

Tracklist

  1. My Funny Valentine (3:30)
  2. Sonny's Bunny (4:01)
  3. Come Rain or Come Shine (4:23)
  4. Love Walked In (4:06)
  5. If You Could See Me Now (4:32)
  6. Quince (7:01)
  7. Stardust (3:11)
  8. Lover (3:28)
  9. Come Rain or Come Shine (4:21)
  10. Quince (6:50)
  11. Stardust (3:19)

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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