Dave James Posted September 17, 2003 Report Share Posted September 17, 2003 Got a CD from Dusty Groove last night called the Sonny Criss Quartet Featuring Wynton Kelly. Recorded in January of 1959, it's on the Fresh Sound label. To say the least, I'm pleasantly surprised. A dynamite band. In addition to Criss and Kelly, there's Bob Cranshaw on bass and Walter Perkins on drums. The quartet is augmented on several cuts by a bone man with whom I'm unfamiliar. Ole Hansen by name. A nice, mellow sound has he. The recording quality/sound is first cabin. Highlight for me is Duke's "I Got It Bad." IMO, one that's well worth tracking down. Up over and out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrJ Posted September 17, 2003 Report Share Posted September 17, 2003 I've passed on this several times due to concerns about the recording quality, but based on your recommendation Dave I won't do so again. Thanks for passing on your thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John L Posted September 18, 2003 Report Share Posted September 18, 2003 This is a fantastic recording. It is the same as the "At the Crossroads with Sonny Criss" session that was originally released on Savoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlhoots Posted September 18, 2003 Report Share Posted September 18, 2003 Cool session. Get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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