| Tune-Up! | ||||
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| Released | 1972 | |||
| Recorded | February 8, 1972 | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 37:57 | |||
| Label | Cobblestone CST 9013 | |||
| Producer | Don Schlitten | |||
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |  [1] |
| DownBeat | [2] |
Tune-Up! is an album by saxophonist Sonny Stitt recorded in 1972 and released on the Cobblestone label. [3]
AllMusic reviewed the album, stating: "Sonny Stitt recorded over 100 albums as a leader and several dozen in a quartet setting in his productive career, but this one ranks at the top. The bebop tenor and alto stylist is very inspired by the top-notch rhythm section". [1]
DownBeat rated the album five of five stars, calling it "an instant classic." [2]
Sonny Stitt was an American jazz saxophonist of the bebop/hard bop idiom. Known for his warm tone, he was one of the best-documented saxophonists of his generation, recording more than 100 albums. He was nicknamed the "Lone Wolf" by jazz critic Dan Morgenstern because of his tendency to rarely work with the same musicians for long despite his relentless touring and devotion to the craft. Stitt was sometimes viewed as a Charlie Parker mimic, especially earlier in his career, but gradually came to develop his own sound and style, particularly when performing on tenor saxophone and even occasionally baritone saxophone.
Personal Appearance is a 1957 album by Sonny Stitt.
Soul People is an album by American saxophonists Sonny Stitt and Booker Ervin, and organist Don Patterson. Just like his previous Soul Shack, Soul People features heavily blues-drenched jazz. The original album was recorded in 1964 and issued by Prestige in early 1965. In 1993, it was reissued on CD by Prestige, featuring three additional tracks.
Dig Him! is an album by saxophonists Gene Ammons and Sonny Stitt recorded in 1961 and originally released on the Argo label in 1961. The album was rereleased as We'll Be Together Again on the Prestige label in 1968.
Left Bank Encores is a live album by saxophonists Sonny Stitt and Gene Ammons recorded in Baltimore in 1973 and released on the Prestige label in 2002. The album was recorded at the same concert that produced God Bless Jug and Sonny.
Kaleidoscope is an album by saxophonist Sonny Stitt compiling tracks recorded in 1950-52 and released on the Prestige label in 1957. The 1991 CD reissue added four bonus tracks to the original LP.
Sonny Stitt/Bud Powell/J. J. Johnson is an album by saxophonist Sonny Stitt compiling tracks recorded with trombonist J. J. Johnson or pianist Bud Powell in 1949–50 and released on the Prestige label in 1957. The 1990 CD reissue added five bonus tracks to the original LP. The cover art was done by cartoonist Don Martin of MAD magazine fame.
The Hard Swing is an album by saxophonist Sonny Stitt's Quartet recorded in 1959 and released on the Verve label.
The Battle of Birdland is a live album by saxophonists Sonny Stitt and Eddie Davis recorded at Birdland in New York City in 1954 and originally released on the Roost label.
Jazz at the Hi-Hat is a live album by saxophonist Sonny Stitt recorded in Boston in 1954 and originally released on the Roost label as a four track 10 inch LP. The original album has been expanded with additional material and released on CD in two volumes.
Sonny Stitt Plays Arrangements from the Pen of Quincy Jones is an album by saxophonist Sonny Stitt recorded in 1955 and originally released on the Roost label.
Stittsville is an album by saxophonist Sonny Stitt recorded in 1960 and originally released on the Roost label.
Inter-Action is an album by saxophonists Sonny Stitt and Zoot Sims recorded in Chicago in 1965 and released on the Cadet label.
Soul Electricity! is an album by saxophonist Sonny Stitt recorded in 1968 and released on the Prestige label. The album features Stitt using the varitone, an electronic amplification device which altered the saxophone's sound.
Constellation is an album by saxophonist Sonny Stitt recorded in 1972 and released on the Cobblestone label.
12! is an album by saxophonist Sonny Stitt recorded in 1972 and released on the Muse label.
Mellow is an album by saxophonist Sonny Stitt recorded in 1975 and released on the Muse label.
Blues for Duke is an album by saxophonist Sonny Stitt featuring selections associated with Duke Ellington, recorded in 1975 and released on the Muse label in 1978.
Forecast: Sonny & Red is an album by American jazz saxophonists Sonny Stitt and Red Holloway featuring performances recorded in 1976 for the Catalyst label.
It's Magic is an album by saxophonist Sonny Stitt recorded in 1969 but not released by the Delmark label until 2005.