Heavyweights (album) explained

Heavyweights
Type:	Studio
Artist:	Sal Nistico
Cover:	Heavyweights (album).jpg
Released:	1962
Recorded:	December 20, 1961
Studio:	Plaza Sound Studios, New York City
Genre:	Jazz
Length:	40:00
Label:	Jazzland JLP 66
Producer:	Orrin Keepnews
Chronology:	Sal Nistico
Next Title:	Comin' On Up
Next Year:	1962

Heavyweights is the debut album led by saxophonist Sal Nistico which was recorded in 1961 and released on the Jazzland label.^{[1] [2] [3]}

Reception

The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow stated, "the recorded debut of tenor saxophonist Sal Nistico as a leader is quite impressive" noting that Nistico "really romps through most of the seven tunes" and "Adderley is also heard in prime form on the superior bop date".

Personnel

• Sal Nistico – tenor saxophone
• Nat Adderley – cornet (tracks 1, 2 & 4-7)
• Barry Harris – piano
• Sam Jones – bass
• Walter Perkins – drums

Notes and References

1. https://www.jazzdisco.org/riverside-records/catalog-jazzland-series/#jlp-66 Riverside Records Catalog: Jazzland series
2. http://www.jazzdiscography.com/Leaders/NisticoSal-ldr.php Sal Nistico Leader Entry
3. http://www.jazzlists.com/SJ_Label_Jazzland_1.htm Jazzlists:Jazzland discography