The ideas Sonny had bouncing in his head were so interesting, you just never knew what he was going to play, which (for me) makes for an exciting listening experience. His appreciation for what Bird was saying is omnipresent, yet retains the nuance, which is uniquely Stitt's. Not many famous Jazz artists dare to effectively execute recorded works featuring pop hits like "You Are the Sunshine of My Life." Ending the piece with his tenor was a warm touch as well.
OMG - I am in awe every year I listen more to Sonny Stitt. He is one of greatest saxohpone players (no - jazz artists) EVER. He listen - I been playing Charlie Parker Omnibook for 30 years. Sonny is the embodiment of that style and he nails it even better and more modern than Parker did. Parker was a freakin' genius. Sonny is another level of freakin' genius. It may take another 10 years, but in jazz, Sonny will get his dues. I can only imagine that he knew this as he played. He knew what he was.
Good googa mooga Sonny! Words fall short! This cat could bebop Twinkle Twinkle Little Star if he had to. Also, don't underestimate the fact that he had to go up a fourth when switching to tenor.
Stitt deserves much much more credit than is given him. Even John Coltrane, the Great, has acknowledged clinging to some swift passages and embellishments from Sonny Stitt, who himself makes frequent references to his musical contemporary - not idol - the God of saxophonic emotion ,speed, fills and spirituality, Monsieur Charlie Parker during his (Stitt's) improvisation.Here, Stitt improvis
how good is this.not many soloists would attempt this but sonny was a master player and it shows here.his playing has brought me so much pleasure through my life and i am so grateful for that.
" there will never be another sonny stitt he is gone but like is still here, what greatness, and I am not taking any thing from Charles Parker, two great players.
I heard Sonny play this at the Jazz Showcase in the late '70's. Someone had broken into his car and stolen all his horns and he was breaking in a brace of new Selmers. He introduced the tune as "You Are the Sunnyshine of My Life".
Charlie Parker briefly subbed for Budd Johnson on Tenor in the Earl Hind's Band and did a fantastic job, much to the awe of tenor balladeer Ben Webster who felt Parker was too tenor-swift and not tenor-traditional enough. Parker was ahead of his time even on tenor. Stitt, although his own man, does take up the cudgel for the too-early-departed Parker. Through their music and influence therefrom, their spirit-souls live on into infinity.
The ideas Sonny had bouncing in his head were so interesting, you just never knew what he was going to play, which (for me) makes for an exciting listening experience. His appreciation for what Bird was saying is omnipresent, yet retains the nuance, which is uniquely Stitt's. Not many famous Jazz artists dare to effectively execute recorded works featuring pop hits like "You Are the Sunshine of My Life." Ending the piece with his tenor was a warm touch as well.
OMG - I am in awe every year I listen more to Sonny Stitt. He is one of greatest saxohpone players (no - jazz artists) EVER.
He listen - I been playing Charlie Parker Omnibook for 30 years. Sonny is the embodiment of that style and he nails it even better and more modern than Parker did. Parker was a freakin' genius. Sonny is another level of freakin' genius. It may take another 10 years, but in jazz, Sonny will get his dues. I can only imagine that he knew this as he played. He knew what he was.
Listening to Sonny S Here, Charlie Parker is "Dancing" in his grave!
Sonny Stitt proves it's not the song....it's what each artist makes of it. He makes this a masterpiece. .....Sonny Stitt....wow ..!!!!
There just isn't enough words in the entire world human vocabulary to describe the sheer greatness of this wonderful musician.God bless.
In Stitt I trust.
Good googa mooga Sonny! Words fall short! This cat could bebop Twinkle Twinkle Little Star if he had to. Also, don't underestimate the fact that he had to go up a fourth when switching to tenor.
Stitt deserves much much more credit than is given him. Even John Coltrane, the Great, has acknowledged clinging to some swift passages and embellishments from Sonny Stitt, who himself makes frequent references to his musical contemporary - not idol - the God of saxophonic emotion ,speed, fills and spirituality, Monsieur Charlie Parker during his (Stitt's) improvisation.Here, Stitt improvis
how good is this.not many soloists would attempt this but sonny was a master player and it shows here.his playing has brought me so much pleasure through my life and i am so grateful for that.
A legend covering another legend... love it.
Magnifique Sonny Stitt. Quel saxophoniste !
" there will never be another sonny stitt he is gone but like is still here, what greatness, and I am not taking any thing from Charles Parker, two great players.
I heard Sonny play this at the Jazz Showcase in the late '70's. Someone had broken into his car and stolen all his horns and he was breaking in a brace of new Selmers. He introduced the tune as "You Are the Sunnyshine of My Life".
Sonny Stitt's version of the song is just GREAT!!! What Y say Stevie Wonder?
I'm absolutely sure Stevie would love it.
Dam! Folks this is MUSIC!!!! "Hopefully" we gan give the next Generation something! GREAT!!?
La meilleure version de ce classique,Sony tu étais le meilleur!
I love sonny stitt ^^
Que maravilha!
Shit! This cat is so full of music & Soul!
Um presente para a minha muito querida MEIGA AQUI. Tambem sou fã desta "fera".Good Sonny . Rio de Janeiro, Brasil, 03/01/2014 - Cley Cormack.
Charlie Parker briefly subbed for Budd Johnson on Tenor in the Earl Hind's Band and did a fantastic job, much to the awe of tenor balladeer Ben Webster who felt Parker was too tenor-swift and not tenor-traditional enough. Parker was ahead of his time even on tenor. Stitt, although his own man, does take up the cudgel for the too-early-departed Parker. Through their music and influence therefrom, their spirit-souls live on into infinity.
What a sound...
Wonder! Thanks for posting, Frrml .
Just oozing with soul and swing
☆ Beautiful ☆ ☆ Jazz On - M2.H.B. 2022 ☆
NICE 👍🏽
♥♥
OMG
Shit Folks! If Y say,MUSIC! This IS!!!!!
When was this recorded?
'76.
Is that Hank jones on the piano?
Ed Kelly on piano
Frrml ed KELLY? but who For real Lol?
Cofidis