Constellation (Sonny Stitt album) explained

Constellation
Type:	Studio
Artist:	Sonny Stitt
Cover:	Constellation (Sonny Stitt album).jpg
Released:	1972
Recorded:	June 27, 1972
Studio:	RCA Studio, New York City
Genre:	Jazz
Length:	39:39
Label:	Cobblestone CST 9021
Producer:	Don Schlitten
Chronology:	Sonny Stitt
Prev Title:	Goin' Down Slow
Prev Year:	1972
Next Title:	So Doggone Good
Next Year:	1972

Constellation is an album by saxophonist Sonny Stitt recorded in 1972 and released on the Cobblestone label.^[1]

Reception

Scott Yanow of AllMusic called the album "one of Sonny Stitt's greatest recordings. The bop master is stunning on most of the eight selections... switching between alto and tenor and sounding quite creative... this set has more than its share of great moments".^[2]

Track listing

1. "Constellation" (Charlie Parker) – 5:00
2. "I Don't Stand a Ghost of a Chance with You" (Bing Crosby, Ned Washington, Victor 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

Notes and References

1. http://www.jazzlists.com/SJ_Label_Cobblestone_9000.htm Cobblestone Records Discography
2. Yanow, S. AllMusic Review, accessed January 14, 2013