Sonny Stitt Plays Jimmy Giuffre Arrangements
Sonny Stitt · 1959
78 min · 20 tracks · jazz
Smooth improvisation intertwines with intricate arrangements, showcasing Stitt's virtuosic saxophone skills and Giuffre's innovative style.
Why this album works
The album is significant for its celebration of Jimmy Giuffre's arrangements, which were not widely recorded at the time. It received critical acclaim for its sophisticated interplay between Stitt and the ensemble, contributing to the evolution of jazz arrangements in the late 1950s.
- Best for
- smooth improvisation for relaxation dynamic exploration across tracks wave-like pacing for attention
- Context
- In 1959, Sonny Stitt was an established figure in the jazz scene, known for his hard bop style. This album followed his previous works and highlighted his adaptability to different arrangements, particularly those of Jimmy Giuffre, signaling a phase where he began to explore more collaborative projects with other artists.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Aretha Franklin· Bing Crosby· Dave Brubeck· Ella Fitzgerald· Ray Charles· Chet Atkins· Andy Williams· Dean Martin
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 New York Blues Standout 3:58
- 2 Giuff Standout 2:58
- 3 Laura Standout 4:50
- 4 Sonny Boy 3:58
- 5 Country 6:59
- 6 Singin' in the Rain 4:28
- 7 Uptown 5:23
- 8 Downtown 4:39
- 9 I Let a Song Go Out of My Heart 3:25
- 10 Two for Timbucktu 3:23
- 11 Star Eyes 3:41
- 12 Laura Standout 3:20
- 13 J.B. Blues 3:58
- 14 On a Slow Boat to China 3:24
- 15 Cocktails for Two 3:41
- 16 I'm Confessin' 3:22
- 17 When the Red, Red Robin 2:49
- 18 Don't Take Your Love From Me 2:58
- 19 After the Late, Late Show 3:58
- 20 For All We Know 3:09
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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