This double disc reissue on Blue Note contains the three releases that alto saxophonist Sonny Criss did for Imperial: Jazz U.S.A., Go Man!, and Plays Cole Porter.
These sessions were all recorded in 1956 at a time when Criss had
honed his amazing bebop alto precision. These 34 performances contain
only five of his originals and are surrounded by mainly standards.While Criss had a career that erratically spanned the '70s, these Imperial sessions (reissued in glorious mono) contained highly regarded performances of passionate blues, moving ballads, and energetic up-tempo pieces.
- Sonny Criss (alto saxophone);
- Larry Bunker (vibraphone);
- Sonny Clark, Kenny Drew (piano);
- Barney Kessell (guitar);
- Leroy Vinnegar, Bill Woodson, Buddy Clark (bass);
- Chuck Thompson, Lawrence Marable (drums).
Recording information: Los Angeles, CA (01/26/1956-10/03/1956).
Disc 1:
1. Willow Weep For Me 3:51
2. These Foolish Things 6:02
3. Blue Friday 2:45
4. Sunday 3:54
5. More Than You Know 3:11
6. Easy Living 2:25
7. Alabamy Bound 3:13
8. Something's Gotta Give 4:31
9. West Coast Blues 5:03
10. Criss Cross 3:45
11. Ham's Blues 2:36
12. Sweet Georgia Brown 2:55
13. Summertime 4:04
14. Memories Of You 3:49
15. Whalin' With Joe 2:45
16. How Deep Is The Ocean 3:01
17. The Blues For Rose 2:33
18. The Man I Love 3:20
Disc 2:
1. (It Will Have To Do) Until The Real Thing Comes Along 4:05
2. Blue Prelude 2:38
3. After You've Gone 3:42
4. Come Rain Or Come Shine 3:52
5. How High The Moon 3:10
6. If I Had You 2:44
7. I Love You 4:14
8. Anything Goes 3:13
9. Easy To Love 3:18
10. It's All Right With Me 3:11
11. In The Still Of The Night 4:20
12. Love For Sale 2:48
13. Night And Day 4:45
14. Just One Of Those Things 2:50
15. What Is This Thing Called Love 5:46
16. I Get A Kick Out Of You 2:50
