Sonny Stitt: Prestige First Sessions, Vol. 2

performed by Sonny Stitt, 1924-1982, Wesley Landers, Gene Wright, 1923- and Julian 'Junior' Mance, 1928- (Prestige, 1992), 1 hour 9 mins, 24 page(s)

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Field of Interest: Jazz
Content Type: Music recording
Duration: 1 hour 9 mins
Format: Audio
Sub Genre: Hard-Bop
Label: Prestige
Page Count: 24
Performer: Sonny Stitt, 1924-1982, Wesley Landers, Gene Wright, 1923-, Julian 'Junior' Mance, 1928-
Date Recorded: 1951-08-14
Release Date: 1992
Review: Sonny Stitt is heard in his early prime throughout this CD, sticking to tenor on all but two of the 24 selections. Few could play bebop with Stitt's sincerity, quick reflexes and large vocabulary. He swings hard throughout the performances, most of which feature him as the only soloist. Three dull vocals aside (by the forgotten Teddy Williams and Larry Townsend), this gapfilling CD is highly recommended to fans of classic bebop. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide
Subject: Jazz, Music & Performing Arts, Hard-Bop, Hard-Bop
Keywords and Translated Subjects: Hard-Bop