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Post by poetrylover3 on May 13, 2013 5:17:28 GMT -5
I've been swapping CDs and acquired a clutch of Sonny Criss after a fresh listen to "THe Imperial Sessions". This is exceptional, IMO. I also bought an IMPULSE 2 for 1, Young Sonny, and an interesting "out of Nowhere" feat. Dolo Coker.
Any other Sonny Criss ideas?
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Post by Admin on May 13, 2013 10:30:57 GMT -5
I've been swapping CDs and acquired a clutch of Sonny Criss after a fresh listen to "THe Imperial Sessions". This is exceptional, IMO. I also bought an IMPULSE 2 for 1, Young Sonny, and an interesting "out of Nowhere" feat. Dolo Coker. Any other Sonny Criss ideas? The Imperial Sessions is a great album. I love "I'll Catch the Sun" with Hampton Hawes.  Great Sax!!!! |
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Post by tom1960 on May 14, 2013 16:46:08 GMT -5
Sonny Criss? I got a few. Here's the must haves:  IMO, the best of the bunch. If you had to own just 1 Sonny Criss release, this would be it!   Since you already own the Imperial dates, these would be excellent followups. His other dates, Up, Up and Away, The Beat Goes On and I'll Catch The Sun are also worthy of purchase, but I wouldn't start my collection with them. Good dates, although not essential. I also own Criss Craft but haven't played that in a while. Many people feel that is one of Sonny's better sessions. |
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Post by billf on Dec 7, 2013 11:40:00 GMT -5
Of the Criss albums I've heard my favorite is The Hampton Hawes Sessions on The Jazz Factory.
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Post by muddylives on Dec 8, 2013 3:22:26 GMT -5
I actually think that the Imperial sessions are not as good as much that followed. Criss didn't reach his peak until the late 1950s. His early playing was enjoyable enough, but lacked a certain rhythmic flexibility, which he gained later.
The first essential (IMO) recordings that capture Criss at his peak are the Paris recordings issued in various forms (Mr. Blues Pour Flirte, Saxophones Saint Germaine Des Pres) and the Savoy recording: Blues at the Crossroads. Then there are the Prestige recordings, all of which are highly worthwhile, and the two brilliant records on Muse (Out of Nowhere, Crisscraft). Finally, there are Sunday Morning and the tremendous live recording done with the George Arvanitas trio.
I love Sonny Criss.
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Post by tom1960 on Dec 8, 2013 9:10:35 GMT -5
Thanks John for mentioning the Paris sessions and the Savoy date. I'll check them out online. Can't get enough of Sonny Criss.
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Post by tomd on Dec 16, 2013 12:42:04 GMT -5
I think Criss is one of those guys who never recorded a bad album, so it's hard to go wrong. The ones I listen to most often are Saturday Morning, This is Criss!, Portrait of Sonny Criss and Sonny's Dream.
Many people dig CrissCraft, but I never really warmed to it for some reason - likely just personal taste.
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Post by Admin on Dec 16, 2013 12:50:23 GMT -5
I think Criss is one of those guys who never recorded a bad album, so it's hard to go wrong. The ones I listen to most often are Saturday Morning, This is Criss!, Portrait of Sonny Criss and Sonny's Dream. Many people dig CrissCraft, but I never really warmed to it for some reason - likely just personal taste. Welcome_mcHT_Smiley-vi |
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Post by poetrylover3 on Dec 18, 2013 5:27:38 GMT -5
Thanks Muddy. With b'day #60 arriving January 17th you've added to my wish list again
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Post by tomd on Jan 28, 2014 13:59:20 GMT -5
I've been listening to most of my Sonny Criss CDs. I now like Criss Craft! It used to be one of my least favorites...
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Post by kh1958 on Feb 2, 2014 23:45:29 GMT -5
All of the Prestige recordings, the Imperial sessions, Saturday Morning on Xanadu, and Criss Craft on Muse. Also, his live recordings with Charlie Parker (Carnegie Hall 1949 and Englewood Jam Session). And he's on the Bopland live recording.
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