Dumpy Mama Explained

Dumpy Mama
Type:	Album
Artist:	Sonny Stitt
Cover:	Dumpy Mama.jpg
Released:	1975
Recorded:	1975
Genre:	Jazz
Length:	33:20
Label:	RCA/Flying Dutchman BDL 1-1197
Producer:	Bob Thiele
Chronology:	Sonny Stitt
Prev Year:	1975
Next Title:	Blues for Duke
Next Year:	1975

Dumpy Mama is an album by American jazz saxophonist Sonny Stitt, featuring performances recorded in 1975 for the Flying Dutchman label.^[1]

Reception

In his review for AllMusic, Scott Yanow stated, "The playing is up to par if not overly memorable".

Track listing

1. "Jason" (Sonny Stitt) - 7:30
2. "Danny Boy for Ben" (Traditional) - 4:15
3. "Just Friends" (John Klenner, Sam M. Lewis) - 4:16
4. "Dumpy Mama" (Oliver Nelson) - 10:05
5. "It Might As Well Be Spring" (Richard Rodgers, Oscar Hammerstein II) - 7:00

Personnel

• Sonny Stitt - tenor saxophone, alto saxophone, arranger
• Frank Strozier - alto saxophone (tracks 1, 3 & 4)
• Pee Wee Ellis - tenor saxophone (tracks 1, 3 & 4)
• Mike Wofford - piano
• Brian Torff - bass (tracks 1 & 3-5)
• Shelly Manne - drums (tracks 1 & 3-5)
• Ray Armando - Latin percussion (track 1, 3 & 4)

Notes and References

1. http://www.bsnpubs.com/new/flyingdutchman.pdf Flying Dutchman Label Discography