Review by Scott Yanow
Along with the previous Tune Up, this set (which has been reissued by Muse) is one of Sonny Stitt's greatest recordings. The bop master is stunning on most of the eight selections, particularly Constellation, Webb City, and It's Magic, switching between alto and tenor and sounding quite creative. The rhythm section (pianist Barry Harris, bassist Sam Jones, and drummer Roy Brooks) is outstanding and, whether it be the ballad Ghost of a Chance, Tadd Dameron's Casbah, or Topsy, this set has more than its share of great moments.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/constellation-mw0000207591
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Reseña de Scott Yanow
Junto con el Tune Up anterior, este set (que ha sido reeditado por Muse) es una de las mejores grabaciones de Sonny Stitt. El maestro del bop es impresionante en la mayoría de las ocho selecciones, particularmente Constellation, Webb City y It's Magic, cambiando entre alto y tenor y sonando bastante creativo. La sección rítmica (el pianista Barry Harris, el bajista Sam Jones y el baterista Roy Brooks) es excepcional y, ya sea la balada Ghost of a Chance, de Tadd Dameron, Casbah o Topsy, este set tiene más que su parte de grandes momentos.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/constellation-mw0000207591
1 - Constellation (Charlie Parker) - 5:00
2 - I Don't Stand a Ghost of a Chance with You (Bing Crosby, Ned Washington Víctor Young) - 4:46
3 - Webb City (Bud Powell) - 3:30
4 - By Accident (Sonny Stitt) - 6:42
5 - Ray's Idea (Ray Brown, Gil Fuller) - 3:53
6 - Casbah (Tadd Dameron) - 5:02
7 - It's Magic (Sammy Cahn, Jule Styne) - 5:11
8 - Topsy (Edgar Battle, Eddie Durham) - 5:35
Personnel
• Sonny Stitt - alto saxophone, tenor saxophone
• Barry Harris - piano
• Sam Jones - bass
• Roy Brooks - drums
Released: 1972
Recorded: June 27, 1972 / RCA Studio, New York City
Genre: Jazz
Length: 39:39
Label: Cobblestone
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