Dumpy Mama

Dumpy Mama
Studio album by Sonny Stitt
Released	1975
Recorded	1975
Genre	Jazz
Length	33:20
Label	RCA/Flying Dutchman BDL 1-1197
Producer	Bob Thiele
Sonny Stitt chronology
My Buddy: Sonny Stitt Plays for Gene Ammons (1975) Dumpy Mama (1975) Blues for Duke (1975)

Dumpy Mama is an album by American jazz saxophonist Sonny Stitt, featuring performances recorded in 1975 for the Flying Dutchman label. ^[1]

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[2]

In his review for AllMusic, Scott Yanow stated, "The playing is up to par if not overly memorable". ^[2]

Track listing

1. "Jason" (Sonny Stitt) - 7:30
2. "Danny Boy for Ben" (Traditional) - 4:15
3. "Just Friends" (John Klenner, Sam M. Lewis) - 4:16
4. "Dumpy Mama" (Oliver Nelson) - 10:05
5. "It Might As Well Be Spring" (Richard Rodgers, Oscar Hammerstein II) - 7:00

Personnel

• Sonny Stitt - tenor saxophone, alto saxophone, arranger
• Frank Strozier - alto saxophone (tracks 1, 3 & 4)
• Pee Wee Ellis - tenor saxophone (tracks 1, 3 & 4)
• Mike Wofford - piano
• Brian Torff - bass (tracks 1 & 3-5)
• Shelly Manne - drums (tracks 1 & 3-5)
• Ray Armando - Latin percussion (track 1, 3 & 4)

References

1. Flying Dutchman Label Discography accessed April 29, 2016
2. Yanow, Scott. Dumpy Mama – Review at AllMusic . Retrieved April 29, 2016.