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Tune Up! + Constellation [Import]

Sonny StittAudio CD
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A true master of the bebop vocabulary, Sonny Stitt (1924-1982) sounded so close to Charlie Parker on alto at times that he was almost written off early in his career. When he began doubling on tenor and evolving as a player, however, his individuality and brilliance became more obvious, and few could beat him at playing bebop.

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  • Audio CD (August 20, 2008)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: Import
  • Label: Gambit Spain
  • ASIN: B000OYCM44
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #206,232 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

 
1. Tune-Up
2. I Can't Get Started
3. Idaho
4. Just Friends
5. Blues for Prez and Bird
6. Groovin' High
7. I Got Rhythm
8. Constellation
9. A Ghost of a Chance
10. Webb City
11. By Accident
12. Ray's Idea
13. Casbah
14. It's Magic
15. Topsy

 

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5.0 out of 5 stars Buy it, May 12, 2010
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This is by far the best way to acquire these two classic early-1970s LPs ("Tune Up" and "Constellation") by Stitt and pianist Barry Harris. Both records are right up at the top of Stitt's discography and feature the great reed man on both alto and tenor, playing tasty standards and bebop classics like "Just Friends," "Ray's Idea," Tadd Dameron's beautiful "Casbah," "Ghost of a Chance," etc. Of the two sessions, "Constellation" is slightly more relaxed, due partly to the sublimely tasteful and intuitive drumming of the undersung Roy Brooks. "Tune Up" has Alan Dawson on drums; Sam Jones handles the bass on both sessions. Barry Harris fans will eat these tracks up. Fantastic, and a nice package with photos and repros of the two original album covers; the tracks are here in their original order, too. If you like the bebop language, this disc delivers the goods. Very inspiring stuff.
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5.0 out of 5 stars bebop at its best, August 29, 2010
This review is from: Tune Up! + Constellation (Audio CD)
Good news for those lucky people who don't know about these two great records originally released on Cobblestone and later on Muse. I remember looking hard for these treasures in all the "out of print" stores and feeling so happy having found them. It's almost disappointing seeing them so easily available these days. However I feel happy that you can hear mighty Sonny Stitt often wronged by many critics( unfavorably comparing him to Charlie Parker or dismissing him as a copyist altogether) at the top of his formidable form. Great support of his musical peers Barry Harris and Sam Jones and two great drummers (Alan Dawson is great on Tune Up but I feel the rhythm section is even better with Roy Brooks on Constellation).

These are simply great jazz small group recordings and my strong candidates for those "desert islands" discs. Enjoy!
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5.0 out of 5 stars a master at the peak of his powers, March 11, 2011
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This CD, which combines two albums Stitt recorded in the early 70's, is a real bargain, and not just for your pocketbook. This is from start to finish a most enjoyable recording by a bebop legend at the peak of his powers during his mature years. There are uptempo burners and gorgeous ballads on standard and original material with Sonny performing masterfully on either tenor or alto saxophone. The rhythm section is tight with the great Barry Harris playing particularly inspired piano. If you call yourself a straight ahead jazz fan, you got to get this jam!
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