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- Date Released: October 21, 1966
- Genre: Jazz
- Style: Classic Jazz, Bebop
- Label: Fantasy / Prestige
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They Say...
Along with tenor saxophonist Harold Land, altoist Sonny Criss qualifies as one of the most overlooked giants of West Coast jazz. His sound -- like most alto players of the bebop and hard bop days -- was heavily influenced by Charlie Parker, but Criss still managed to forge an original style featuring a very original melodic bent with loads of bluesy underpinnings. The goods can be optimally previewed on this great Prestige date from 1966. Backed by a trio consisting of pianist Walter Davis, bassist Paul Chambers, and drummer Alan Dawson, Criss makes fine work of such rare-bird covers as "Sunrise, Sunset" and "When Sunny Gets Blue." There are also some fine originals here, including Criss' own "Steve's Blues" and Davis' classic "Greasy." A perfect start to your Criss collection.
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| 01. |  |
Black Coffee |
7:50 |
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| 02. | |
Days of Wine And Roses |
3:18 |
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| 03. | |
When Sunny Get's Blue |
5:41 |
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| 04. | |
Greasy |
2:27 |
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| 05. | |
Sunrise, Sunset |
2:51 |
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| 06. | |
Steve's Blues |
6:22 |
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| 07. | |
Skylark |
5:08 |
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| 08. | |
Love For Sale |
6:25 |
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08 Total Tracks, 40:02 Total Length
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Credits
- Walter Davis - Piano // Sonny Criss - Sax (Alto) // Sonny Criss - Main Performer // Alan Dawson - Drums // Paul Chambers - Bass // Walter Davis, Jr. - Piano // Phil DeLancie - Digital Remastering // Rudy Van Gelder - Engineer // Rudy Van Gelder - Author // Rudy Van Gelder - Remastering // Ira Gitler - Liner Notes // Ira Gitler - Original Liner Notes // Nick Phillips - Reissue Producer // Don Schlitten - Producer // Rikka Arnold - Editorial // Chris Clough - Reissue Production Assistance // Larissa Collins - Assistant
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