Released 70 years ago
New York Jazz
Sonny Stitt · 1956
46 min · 10 tracks · jazz
A vibrant blend of bebop and swing, showcasing intricate improvisations and Stitt's signature saxophone prowess.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady melodic flow throughout
- intricate improvisations to appreciate
- for evening relaxation
- engaging backdrop for conversation
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer short, standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- In 1956, Sonny Stitt was transitioning into a prominent figure in the jazz scene, having established himself as a leading bebop artist. This album followed his successful works in the early 1950s, positioning him firmly within the New York jazz movement which emphasized innovation and technical skill.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Charlie Parker· John Coltrane· Ornette Coleman
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Norman's Blues 2:42
- 2 I Know That You Know 4:29
- 3 If I Had You 6:20
- 4 Alone Together 4:55
- 5 Twelfth Street Rag 3:33
- 6 Down Home Blues 5:14
- 7 Sonny's Tune 5:33
- 8 Stars Fell on Alabama 4:13
- 9 Body and Soul 4:32
- 10 Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea 4:37
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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