| Artist | Sonny Stitt |
|---|---|
| Cover | Tune-Up!.jpg |
| Released | 1972 |
| Recorded | February 8, 1972 |
| Genre | Jazz |
| Length | 37:57 |
| Label | Cobblestone CST 9013 |
| Producer | Don Schlitten |
| Chronology | Sonny Stitt |
| Prev year | 1971 |
| Next year | 1972 |
Tune-Up! is an album by saxophonist Sonny Stitt recorded in 1972 and released on the Cobblestone label.[1]
Reception
AllMusic reviewed the album, stating: "Sonny Stitt recorded over 100 albums as a leader and several dozen in a quartet setting in his productive career, but this one ranks at the top. The bebop tenor and alto stylist is very inspired by the top-notch rhythm section".[2]
DownBeat rated the album five of five stars, calling it "an instant classic."[3]
Track listing
- "Tune-Up" (Miles Davis) – 4:53
- "I Can't Get Started" (Vernon Duke, Ira Gershwin) – 5:32
- "Idaho" (Jesse Stone) – 4:29
- "Just Friends" (John Klenner, Sam M. Lewis) – 4:28
- "Blues for Prez and Bird" (Sonny Stitt) – 4:30
- "Groovin' High" (Dizzy Gillespie) – 4:24
- "I Got Rhythm" (George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin) – 9:41
Personnel
- Sonny Stitt – alto saxophone, tenor saxophone
- Barry Harris – piano
- Sam Jones – bass
- Alan Dawson – drums
References
- ^ Cobblestone Records Discography accessed January 10, 2013
- ^ Yanow, S. AllMusic Review, accessed January 10, 2013
- ^ Morganstern, Dan (June 22, 1972). "Spotlight Review". DownBeat. p. 18.