Stitt in Orbit explained

Stitt in Orbit
Type:	Studio
Artist:	Sonny Stitt
Cover:	Stitt in Orbit.jpg
Released:	1963
Recorded:	August 8, 1960 and February–June 1962
Studio:	Bell Sound (New York City)
Genre:	Jazz
Label:	Roost RLP 2252
Producer:	Teddy Reig
Chronology:	Sonny Stitt
Prev Title:	Low Flame
Prev Year:	1962
Next Title:	Sonny Stitt & the Top Brass
Next Year:	1962

Stitt in Orbit is an album by saxophonist Sonny Stitt recorded in 1960 and 1962 and originally released on the Roost label.^[1]

Reception

The Allmusic site awarded the album 3 stars.^[2]

Track listing

All compositions by Sonny Stitt

1. "No Cal"- 2:37
2. "Six-O-Seven Blues" - 6:07
3. "Beware Rocks Comin’ Down" - 6:52
4. "Corn Flakes" - 3:26
5. "Eye Ball" - 4:59
6. "Saginaw" - 5:15

• Recorded in New York City on August 8, 1960 (tracks 2 & 3) and between February and June 1962 (tracks 1 & 4-6)

Personnel

• Sonny Stitt - alto saxophone, tenor saxophone
  • • Hank Jones (tracks 1 & 4-6), Jimmy Jones (tracks 2 & 3) - piano Aaron Bell (tracks 2 & 3), Tommy Potter (tracks 1 & 4-6) - bass Roy Haynes - drums

Notes and References

1. Edwards, D. & Callahan, M. Royal Roost/Roost Album Discography accessed January 4, 2013
2. http://www.allmusic.com/album/sonny-stitt-in-orbit-mw0000908044 Allmusic Review