Sugan (album) explained

Sugan
Type:Album
Artist:Phil Woods with Red Garland
Cover:Sugan (album).jpg
Released:1965
Recorded:July 19, 1957
Studio:Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, New Jersey
Genre:Jazz
Length:35:58
Label:Status
ST 8304
Producer:Bob Weinstock
Chronology:Phil Woods
Prev Title:Four Altos
Prev Year:1957
Next Title:Bird Feathers
Next Year:1957

Sugan is an album by saxophonist Phil Woods with pianist Red Garland recorded in 1957 and originally released on the Status label, a subsidiary of Prestige Records.[1]

Reception

In his review for Allmusic, Scott Yanow stated: "essentially a bebop jam session... This little-known date is quite enjoyable".[2]

Track listing

All compositions by Phil Woods, except as indicated.

  1. "Au Privave" (Charlie Parker) - 6:56
  2. "Steeplechase" (Parker) - 7:27
  3. "Last Fling" - 6:33
  4. "Sugan" - 9:25
  5. "Green Pines" - 5:02
  6. "Scrapple from the Apple" (Parker) - 7:38

Personnel

Notes and References

  1. http://www.jazzdisco.org/prestige-records/catalog-new-jazz-status-8200-8300-series/#st-8304 Prestige Records discography
  2. Yanow, S. Allmusic Review accessed September 4, 2012