Sonny Stitt -Blows The Blues (Acoustic Sounds) -Verve LP Grooves.land/Playthek

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01. "Blue Devil Blues"
02. "Home Free Blues"
03. "Blue Prelude"
04. "Frankie And Johnny"
05. "Birth Of The Blues"
06. "Blues Offering"
07. "Hymnal Blues"
08. "Morning After Blues"

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Blows The Blues by Sonny Stitt, released 12 July 2024. This version of Blows The Blues comes as a 1xLP. -

Vinyl LP pressing. 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." Originally released in 1970.

[On rear] A Verve Records release; Originally released in 1960 on Verve Records © 2024 UMG Recordings, Inc. Distributed by Universal Music Enterprises, A Division of UMG Recordings, Inc. Track A4: P.D. (Public Domain) Repress of [r=4850328].

"Blows The Blues (Acoustic Sounds)" is a remarkable LP by the legendary saxophonist Sonny Stitt, released under the prestigious Verve label. This album showcases Stitt's exceptional mastery of both alto and tenor saxophones, delivering soulful interpretations of blues-infused jazz standards. Known for his virtuosic technique and expressive phrasing, Sonny Stitt was a pivotal figure in bebop and hard bop, often compared to Charlie Parker but celebrated for his unique voice. Throughout his prolific career, he recorded over 100 albums and collaborated with icons like Dizzy Gillespie and Gene Ammons. "Blows The Blues" stands out as one of his finest sessions from the late 1950s, capturing raw emotion and technical brilliance in every track. Verve Records, established in 1956 by Norman Granz, has long been synonymous with high-quality jazz recordings featuring legends such as Ella Fitzgerald and Stan Getz; their commitment to excellence ensures that each release is an audiophile treasure.

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6512457

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