Sonny Stitt - Mr. Bojangles
2018 Japanese CD reissue.
Mr. Bojangles pairs Sonny Stitt with arranger Don Sebesky for one of the smoothest and most mainstream-facing dates of the saxophonist's career. Sebesky's luminous treatments underscore the elegance of Stitt's soulful alto and tenor leads--Roland Hanna's graceful electric piano leads the music even closer to funk, but the overall emphasis is more on atmosphere than rhythm. The material likewise spotlights ballads and slow-burn groovers, borrowing liberally from the pop charts for tunes including "Killing Me Softly with His Song" and "Ben"--even War's "The World Is a Ghetto" simmers instead of boils.
Jason Ankeny ~ AllMusicGuide
(4988031310397)
| SKU | 4988031310397 |
| Barcode # | 4988031310397 |
| Brand | Universal Japan |
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