Dizzy Gillespie with Sonny Rollins and Sonny Stitt - Duets (1957) {Verve 835 253-2 rel 1988}

One of the greatest jam session records on Verve! Although some of the label's "big horn talent" albums tended to be a bit snoozy, this one crackles with energy, and features three different classes of boppers working together perfectly on long, lively tracks with Ray Bryant on piano, Tommy Bryant on bass, and Charlie Persip on drums. In fact, it's probably the soulful rhythm section that makes the whole thing so darn good – as they really chop up some nice rhythms on cuts like "Wheatleigh Hall", "Haute Mon", and the album's classic version of "Con Alma". Great stuff, and essential for fans of Diz and Rollins especially!

Personnel:
Dizzy Gillespie - trumpet
Sonny Stitt - tenor and alto saxophone
Sonny Rollins - tenor saxophone
Ray Bryant - piano
Tommy Bryant - bass
Charlie Persip - drums and percussion

tracklist:
01 Wheatleigh Hall
02 Sumphin
03 Con Alma (Alternate Take)
04 Con Alma
05 Anythin'
06 Haute Mon'