Sonny Stitt – Tornado

 

Sonny Stitt – Tornado (1974)  Jazz Vinyl LP

Jazz Masters records 1974 – JMLP-1003

notes:

If you want a straight-up masterclass in hard bop saxophone, 

Sonny Stitt delivers exactly that on Tornado. This record doesn’t

 waste time on gimmicks — it’s all about velocity, clarity, and

 that unmistakable Stitt swing.

Recorded during one of Stitt’s most productive periods, Tornado 

captures him in full flight: fast runs, razor-sharp articulation, and

 a tone that’s both biting and bluesy. Whether he’s tearing through

 up-tempo changes or leaning back into a smoky ballad feel,

 Stitt sounds totally in control — like he’s daring the rhythm section to keep up.

Same record as the other "Tornado" on Discogs, different cover.

Both releases from the mid 70's - released at the same time.

credits:

Alto Saxophone – Sonny Stitt

Baritone Saxophone – George Austin

Bass – Larry Rhodes, Ron Brooks

Congas, Drums, Percussion – Calvin Welch

Drums – Danny Spencer (2), Jerome Teasley

Electric Piano – Eddie Russ

Flute – Larry Nozero

Guitar – Jerry Glassel, Melvin Clark

Horns [Jazz] – Dan Yessarian

Organ – Doug Cook (2), Eddie Hollis

Percussion – Peter Joiner

Tenor Saxophone – Al Benson

Trombone – Lanny Scarlet

Trumpet – Dan Stump

Vocals – Broadnax - Voices

Recorded at Cinema Sound Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Engineer – Danny Dallas

Producer – Bob Crawford 

tracklist:

A1 Tornado 8:43

A2 We've Only Just Begun 4:48

A3 Escanaba Beat 4:56

B1 Spinning Wheel 9:58

B2 Natural High 2:57

B3 By My Side 5:33

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