STITT SONNY – BLOWS THE BLUES LP

Description

SONNY STITT Blows The Blues (Acoustic Sounds Series 2024 limited edition 8-track stereo LP mastered by Bernie Grundman from the original analogue tapes and pressed at QRP on 180-gram black vinyl. Originally released in 1960, highlightsamong the originals are Home Free, a minor key blues, and Hymnal, a ‘sanctified’ blues based on an old hymn. Sonny is also at his earthiest and most moving in the very slow blues in G, Morning After. High quality gatefold picture with originalcover artwork, hype sticker & factory sealed. Recommended)

TRACKLISTING AND EXTRA INFORMATION
Sonny Stitt led a number of excellent record dates in 1959, especially at the end of the year when he produced three LPs for Verve over a span of three sessions with pianist Lou Levy, bassist Leroy Vinnegar and drummer Mel Lewis.

Playing alto sax throughout this album, Stitt hardly sounds like a Charlie Parker clone, something that unfortunately was a frequent claim by tin-eared critics throughout a fair portion of his career. The music includes several potent originals, especially “Hymnal Blues” and the slow, powerful “Morning After Blues.”

Personnel:
Sonny Stitt – alto sax
Lou Levy – piano
Leroy Vinnegar – bass
Mel Lewis – drums