Sonny Stitt - Smooth Sonny (Everest)

[mjzee]

Just noticed this on Dusty Groove.  Typical sketchy Everest product with no discographical information.  Can anyone fill us in?

Not much info provided regarding recording dates and personnel, but includes "Autumn In New York", "Another One For Sonny", "Love Is Bustin Out All Over", "Star Eyes", and "The Shadow Of Your Smile".

[JSngry]

Bootleg. And Stitt sounds like he was in the mood to play!

[JSngry]

Oh god, this sounds like Gunslinger Stitt!!!

That rhythm (Chicago? Jazz Showcase?) is pushing him and he pushes right back, and then some more.

I hope you got this record, because I just looked and it's already gone. It's on my list now!

[mhatta]

Wow, I thought I've heard most of Stitt outputs, but seems this is one of the very best!  And I really have no idea who were in the rhythm section...John Young on piano? (a bit Ray Bryant-ish but not heavy).  Most of streaming services provide this music.

 

[Stonewall15]

According to the YouTube listing the recording date was 1982.

[Spontooneous]

The Lord disco offers no help other than "c. 1966."

[Chuck Nessa]

20 hours ago, mhatta said:

Wow, I thought I've heard most of Stitt outputs, but seems this is one of the very best!  And I really have no idea who were in the rhythm section...John Young on piano? (a bit Ray Bryant-ish but not heavy).  Most of streaming services provide this music.

 

After listening to one tune I'd say it is not John Young.

[mhatta]

1 hour ago, Chuck Nessa said:

After listening to one tune I'd say it is not John Young.

I'm not really familiar with his style, but if it is recorded ca. 1966, it might be Kirk Lightsey?

[Brad]

Appear to be several copies on Discogs. 

[JSngry]

Wow!

A $2.99 NM (allegedly) copy came back into stock on 4/11. I jumped on late that afternoon and it arrived via Media Mail today, 4/13!

Not sure how that happens, but ok, I'll take it!