Stitt in Style — Sonny Stitt
Sonny Stitt's masterful bebop saxophone playing takes center stage on Stitt in Style, the 32 Jazz CD reissue of his album In Style. Recorded at Van Gelder Studio in March 1981, this intimate quartet session features Stitt on alto and tenor saxophone, supported by Barry Harris on piano, George Duvivier on bass, and Jimmy Cobb on drums. The program mixes jazz standards and Stitt originals, highlighting his fluent improvisation, rich tone and relaxed swing.
Artist: Sonny Stitt
Title: Stitt in Style (In Style)
Label: 32 Jazz
Catalog number: 32189
Format: Audio CD
Genre: Jazz / Bebop
Original recording: 1981
UPC: 604123218924
Condition: Used CD; disc and packaging may show ordinary signs of handling.
Track Listing
- Western Style
- I'll Walk Alone
- Just You, Just Me
- The Good Life
- Is You Is or Is You Ain't My Baby?
- Killing Me Softly with His Song
- Eastern Style
- Yesterdays
Personnel
- Sonny Stitt — alto and tenor saxophone
- Barry Harris — piano
- George Duvivier — bass
- Jimmy Cobb — drums
A compelling example of Stitt's late-career artistry and an excellent addition to a classic jazz CD collection.