Sonny Stitt ‎– Stitt Goes Latin

 

Sonny Stitt  Stitt Goes Latin (1963) Latin Jazz Album

Royal Roost records ‎1963– SLP 2253

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Sonny Stitt’s Stitt Goes Latin (1963) blends bebop saxophone 

with Afro-Cuban rhythms for a lively Latin jazz session. Driving 

percussion and bold arrangements highlight Stitt’s sharp 

phrasing and versatility in this underrated crossover album.

credits:

Sonny Stitt - alto saxophone, tenor saxophone

Thad Jones - trumpet

Chick Corea - piano

Larry Gales - bass

Willie Bobo - drums

Carlos "Patato" Valdes - congas, bongos

Osvaldo "Chihuahua" Martinez - cowbell, maracas, jawbone

Recorded:

November 6, 1963

A & R Studios, New York City

Producer Teddy Reig

tracklist:

A1 Are You Listening

Written-By – Sonny Stitt

3:30

A2 Amigos

Written-By – Sonny Stitt

4:36

A3 Little Red Suede Shoes

Written-By – Sonny Stitt

4:04

A4 Ritmo Bobo

Written-By – Sonny Stitt

6:02

B1 I Told You So

Written-By – Sonny Stitt

5:20

B2 Chic

Written-By – Sonny Stitt

5:13

B3 Senor Jones

Written-By – Sonny Stitt

5:10

B4 Autumn Leaves

Written-By – Johnny Mercer

5:32

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