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Review This superb CD reissues the complete output of three classic bop sessions including five "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. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide
Tracks
All God's Chillun Got Rhythm
Bronislaw Kaper , Gus Kahn , Walter Jurmann Bud Powell , Sonny Stitt , J.J. Johnson (2:57)
Sonny Side
Sonny Stitt Bud Powell , Sonny Stitt , J.J. Johnson (2:21)
Bud's Blues
Sonny Stitt Bud Powell , Sonny Stitt , J.J. Johnson (2:32)
Sunset
Sonny Stitt Bud Powell , Sonny Stitt , J.J. Johnson (3:44)
Fine and Dandy [Take 1]
Paul James , Kay Swift Bud Powell , Sonny Stitt , J.J. Johnson (2:39)
Fine and Dandy [Take 2]
Paul James , Kay Swift Bud Powell , Sonny Stitt , J.J. Johnson (2:38)
Strike Up the Band
George Gershwin , Ira Gershwin Bud Powell , Sonny Stitt , J.J. Johnson (3:26)
I Want to Be Happy
Vincent Youmans , Irving Caesar Bud Powell , Sonny Stitt , J.J. Johnson (3:09)
Taking a Chance on Love
Vernon Duke , John Latouche , Ted Fetter Bud Powell , Sonny Stitt , J.J. Johnson (2:32)
Afternoon in Paris [Take 1][*]
John Lewis Bud Powell , Sonny Stitt , J.J. Johnson (3:03)
Afternoon in Paris [Take 2]
John Lewis Bud Powell , Sonny Stitt , J.J. Johnson (2:59)
Elora [Take 1][*]
J.J. Johnson Bud Powell , Sonny Stitt , J.J. Johnson (3:03)
Elora [Take 2]
J.J. Johnson Bud Powell , Sonny Stitt , J.J. Johnson (3:07)
Teapot [Take 1][*]
J.J. Johnson Bud Powell , Sonny Stitt , J.J. Johnson (2:43)
Teapot [Take 2]
J.J. Johnson Bud Powell , Sonny Stitt , J.J. Johnson (3:01)
Blue Mode [Take 1]
J.J. Johnson Bud Powell , Sonny Stitt , J.J. Johnson (3:45)
Blue Mode [Take 2]
J.J. Johnson Bud Powell , Sonny Stitt , J.J. Johnson (2:49)
Credits John Lewis (Piano), John Lewis (?) , Bud Powell (Piano) , Bud Powell (Performer) , Bud Powell (?) , Max Roach (Drums) , Max Roach (?) , Sonny Stitt (Sax (Tenor)) , Sonny Stitt (Main Performer) , Sonny Stitt (Performer) , Nelson Boyd (Bass) , Nelson Boyd (?) , J.J. Johnson (Trombone) , J.J. Johnson (Performer) , Curly Russell (Bass) , Curly Russell (?)
