Friday, 23 January 2015

Sonny Criss - Go Man! (1956) {TOCJ-5978}


Sonny Criss - Go Man! (1956) {TOCJ-5978}
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© 1995 Toshiba-EMI / Imperial | TOCJ-5978
Jazz / Hard Bop / Saxophone


By the mid-'50s, William "Sonny" Criss was maturing as a significant voice on the alto saxophone. Heavily influenced by Charlie Parker, much of Criss' earlier output was plagued by a hurried time feel, awkward phrasing and an uncomfortably tense vibrato. Go Man!, one of three dates he did for the Imperial label, showcases a confident, energetic Criss on ten standard tunes and two original lines.

This hard-to-find collection is a must-have for fans of pianist Sonny Clark, heard in fine form (a bit more aggresive and "on top of the beat" than usual) along with the very coherent team of bassist Leroy Vinnegar and drummer Lawrence Marable. Only 24 years old at the time of recording, Clark had recently settled in California and was establishing himself as an inspired accompanist and soloist with the groups of Buddy DeFranco and Howard Rumsey. Clark's piano introduces nearly every cut on this recording, and his crisp, inventive soloing is a perfect compliment for Criss' brightly expressive, lightening quick lines. Overall, a lively assortment of concisely rendered, boppish treatments.

Personnel:
Bass – Leroy Vinnegar
Drums – Lawrence Marable
Piano – Sonny Clark
Saxophone – Sonny Criss

tracklist:
01.Summertime (4:01)
02.Memories Of You (3:45)
03.Wailin' With Joe (2:41)
04.How Deep Is The Ocean (2:56)
05.The Blues For Rose (2:29)
06.The Man I Love (3:16)
07.Until The Real Things Come Along (4:02)
08.Blue Prelude (2:35)
09.After You've Gone (3:38)
10.Come Rain Or Come Shine (3:48)
11.How High The Moon (3:06)
12.If I Had You (2:41)

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