Sugar Lips cover

Sugar Lips

Al Hirt · 1964

28 min · 12 tracks · jazz

Bright brass melodies mingle with smooth rhythms, creating an inviting jazz atmosphere that feels both playful and sophisticated.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • playful tunes for social gatherings
  • bright melodies for sunny days
  • light-hearted listening during brunch
  • short tracks for quick enjoyment

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer lengthy, immersive albums
  • seek intense emotional experiences

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1964, 'Sugar Lips' was Al Hirt's fifth studio album and arrived during a period of burgeoning popularity following his breakthrough success with 'Java'. This album solidified Hirt's reputation as a leading trumpet player in the jazz genre, particularly known for his engaging performances and distinctive sound.
Stylistic neighbors
Oliver Nelson· Ted Curson· Clark Terry

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Sugar Lips 2:03
  • 2 The Girl From Ipanema 3:14
  • 3 Tenderly 2:59
  • 4 Up Above My Head (I Hear Music in the Air) 2:20
  • 5 Milano 2:04
  • 6 Back Home Again in Indiana 2:13
  • 7 Pink Confetti 2:10
  • 8 Poupée Brisée (Broken Doll) 2:06
  • 9 September Song 2:51
  • 10 New Orleans, My Home Town 2:18
  • 11 Night Life 2:39
  • 12 Looking for the Blues 1:57

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