Sonny Stitt / Bud Powell / J.J. Johnson
Label : Prestige
Original Released : 1950
Remastered 1969
Format : Flac
This superb CD reissues the complete output of three classic bop sessions including "new" alternate takes. Sonny Stitt (who plays tenor throughout) is heard in a quintet with trombonist J.J. Johnson, pianist John Lewis, bassist Nelson Boyd and drummer Max Roach (playing three Johnson compositions and the original version of John Lewis's "Afternoon in Paris") and in a quartet with the great pianist Bud Powell, bassist Curly Russell and Max Roach. The latter two sessions are highlighted by rapid versions of "All God's Chillun Got Rhythm," "Strike up the Band" and "Fine and Dandy." Highly recommended music.
Tracklist 01. All God's Chillun Got Rhythm (3:01)
02. Sonny Side (2:23)
03. Bud's Blues (2:37)
04. Sunset (3:49)
05. Fine And Dandy (take 1) (2:44)
06. Fine And Dandy (take 2) (2:43)
07. Strike Up The Band (3:29)
08. I Want To Be Happy (3:14)
09. Taking A Chance On Love (2:36)
10. Afternoon In Paris (take 1) (3:05)
11. Afternoon in Paris (take 2) (3:08 )
12. Elora (take 1) (3:11)
13. Elora (take 2) (3:06)
14. Teapot (take 1) (3:05)
15. Teapot (take 2) (2:45)
16. Blue Mode (take 1) (3:47)
17. Blue Mode (take 2) (2:50)
Tracks 10, 12 and 14 are bonus tracks on remastered CD Issue
Tracks 1-4 Recorded 11 December 1949 Sonny Stitt tenor sax
Bud Powell piano
Curly Russel bass
Max Roach drums
Tracks 5-9 Recorded 26 January 1950 Sonny Stitt tenor sax
Bud Powell piano
Curly Russel bass
Max Roach drums
Tracks 10-17 Recorded 17 October 1949 Sonny Stitt tenor sax
J J Johnson trombone
John Lewis piano
Nelson Boyd bass
Max Roach drums
