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Analogue Productions Audiophile Pressing AVRJ 6149-45

Mastered by George Marino at Sterling Sound "...these are all truly classic Verve titles that you simply don't want to miss...most importantly, the sound of these reissues is nothing short of astounding. Particularly the early Billie and Ella mono records are incredible treasures of sonic beauty. I'd definitely ask Santa for the whole set, or, if you want to cherry pick, the most classic titles. Whatever you decide, you owe yourself at least a half dozen!" Winner of a 2012 Positive Feedback Online Writers' Choice Award - Danny Kaey, Positive Feedback Online, November/December 2011
Sonny Stitt led a number of excellent record dates in 1959, especially at the end of the year when he produced three LPs for Verve over a span of three sessions with pianist Lou Levy, bassist Leroy Vinnegar and drummer Mel Lewis. Playing alto sax throughout this album, Stitt hardly sounds like a Charlie Parker clone, something that unfortunately was a frequent claim by tin-eared critics throughout a fair portion of his career. The music includes several potent originals, especially "Hymnal Blues" and the slow, powerful "Morning After Blues."
Originally released in 1970.
Sonny Stitt, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone Gene Bertoncini, guitar Ron Carter, bass Howard Collins, guitar Herbie Hancock, organ, piano John Pizzarelli, guitar Todd Sommer, vibraphone Grady Tate, drums
Postage All records are carefully packaged using high quality mailers to ensure safe arrival Combined postage available at £1 for each additional album