Sonny Stitt Sits in With the Oscar Peterson Trio [Original recording remastered]

Sonny Stitt, Oscar Peterson | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 21, 2008)
• Original Release Date: 1959
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Original recording remastered
• Label: Verve
• ASIN: B001G9LVLG
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #50,862 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Unforgettable Musical Journey, July 14, 2007

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Rebecca*rhapsodyinblue* (CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sits in With the Oscar Peterson Trio (Audio CD)

"If there had never been a Bird, there would have been a Sonny Stitt." ~ Kenny Clarke, Drummer ~

In this outstanding recording, the living legend of jazz piano, Oscar Peterson, takes a back seat, shies away from the limelight and gives the remarkably brilliant saxophonist, Sonny Stitt the center of attention as they offer the listeners an unforgettable musical journey to the world of great jazz with the support of a talented crew of seasoned jazzers such as Ray Brown (bass), Ed Thigpen and Stan Levey (drums) and Herb Ellis (guitar).

The original album, produced by a well-respected name in record production, Norman Granz, only includes the first eight tracks, which were recorded in Paris on May of 1959 while the CD format has three additional tracks - these are the last three, which were recorded in Los Angeles on October of 1957 and all previously unissued. Moreover, it also boasts an original composition by Sonny Stitt, "Blues for Pres, Sweets, Ben & all The Other Funky Ones."

On Liner Notes written by James Isaacs in 1991: "For Sonny Stitt, any place he played his horns was home." True enough, Sonny Stitt (1924-1982) was completely at-ease doing his craft excellently, thus, making him one of the best and most prolific alto and tenor saxophonists not only in his time but of all-time. What I love most from his recordings is "Sweet And Lovely" - this is one of the best jazz tunes ever recorded!

The best tracks here include a time-tested standard, "I Can't Give You Anything But Love,' which showcases Sonny Stitt's mastery and flair in sax playing. "The Gypsy" beguiled my ears with its instrumentation particularly Mr. Stitt's powerful and sweepingly beautiful sound of his saxophone. And not to mention two of the most charming tunes from this CD, "I Remember You" and "I'll Remember April."

This CD goes beyond the ordinary listening experience so just immerse yourself in the pulsating sounds of jazz and enjoy! I wholeheartedly recommend it not only for Stitt and Peterson fans but for jazz aficionados as well.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simply a masterpiece, December 26, 2002

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Sierra "Stray Cat" (North Carolina) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sits in With the Oscar Peterson Trio (Audio CD)

This is a masterpiece in the entire jazz history. I own an old copy and would reccomend this album to anyone who loves jazz. even to people who do not dig too much into this music.
My question is,: "When will the Verve people release a new version on CD? ' I really hope that one of the Verve producers will answer my question simply, by just putting this mastepiece on he market again. I know at least fifty people who would buy this Cd right away, if it were availeable.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A bop master at his peak, April 29, 2008

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James A. Vedda (Alexandria, VA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sits in With the Oscar Peterson Trio (Audio CD)

Sonny Stitt is remembered as a successor to Charlie Parker, and he frequently played tunes from Bird's repertoire (including three on this album). But his style was his own, not a copy of his famous predecessor. This collection amply demonstrates Stitt's creativity on both alto and tenor. He was best know for his alto playing when this session was recorded in 1959, but his outstanding tenor work here is an early clue as to why I thought of him as a tenor artist when I first encountered his recordings in the 1970s.
Stitt is accompanied by Oscar Peterson's famous trio that included Ray Brown on bass and Ed Thigpen on drums. Despite being a headline act on their own, the trio lays back and leaves the spotlight to Stitt. Whether he's playing blues, ballads, or bop, he doesn't disappoint.
Important note about different editions of this CD: At this writing, the CD is available through several alternate sellers, but not from Amazon directly. The one that I got, which shows a 2007 copyright, does not include the three bonus tracks listed in the product description. If this makes a difference to you, contact the seller before ordering.