| Now! | ||||
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| Released | Early July 1963 [1] | |||
| Recorded | June 10, 1963 | |||
| Studio | Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 37:08 | |||
| Label | Impulse! A-43 | |||
| Producer | Bob Thiele | |||
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Now! is a 1963 album by jazz saxophonist Sonny Stitt, his first of two albums released by Impulse! Records. [3]
All compositions by Sonny Stitt, unless otherwise noted
Edward Hammond Boatner Jr., known professionally as 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 relentless touring and devotion to jazz. 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.
Sonny Stitt Sits in with the Oscar Peterson Trio is a 1959 album by Sonny Stitt, accompanied by the Oscar Peterson trio.
Soul Shack is an album by American saxophonist Sonny Stitt and organist Jack McDuff, recorded in 1963 and issued on Prestige. If Primitivo Soul!, recorded in December of the same year, features mostly Latin-influenced jazz, Soul Shack features strong blues influences.
The Hard Swing is an album by saxophonist Sonny Stitt's Quartet recorded in 1959 and released on the Verve label.
Rearin' Back is an album by saxophonist Sonny Stitt recorded in 1962 and released on the Argo label.
Sonny Stitt at the D. J. Lounge is a live album by saxophonist Sonny Stitt recorded in Chicago in 1961 and released on the Argo label.
Jazz at the Hi-Hat is a live album by saxophonist Sonny Stitt and Eddie Davis 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.
Sonny Stitt Plays is an album by saxophonist Sonny Stitt recorded in 1955 and originally released on the Roost label.
Feelin's is an album by saxophonist Sonny Stitt recorded in 1962 and originally released on the Roost label.
Stitt in Orbit is an album by saxophonist Sonny Stitt recorded in 1960 and 1962 and originally released on the Roost label.
Stitt Goes Latin is an album by saxophonist Sonny Stitt recorded in 1963 and originally released on the Roost label.
Move on Over is an album by saxophonist Sonny Stitt recorded in 1963 and released on the Argo label.
What's New!!! is an album by saxophonist Sonny Stitt recorded in 1966 and released on the Roulette label. The album represents Stitt's first recorded use of the varitone, an electronic amplification device which altered the saxophone's sound.
I Keep Comin' Back! is an album by saxophonist Sonny Stitt recorded in 1966 and released on the Roulette label. The album represents Stitt's second album featuring the varitone, an electronic amplification device which altered the saxophone's sound.
Inter-Action is an album by saxophonists Sonny Stitt and Zoot Sims recorded in Chicago in 1965 and released on the Cadet label.
12! is an album by saxophonist Sonny Stitt recorded in 1972 and released on the Muse label.
Little Green Apples is an album by saxophonist Sonny Stitt recorded in 1969 and released on the Solid State label.
Forecast: Sonny & Red is an album by American jazz saxophonists Sonny Stitt and Red Holloway featuring performances recorded in 1976 for the Catalyst label.
In Style is an album by saxophonist Sonny Stitt recorded in 1981 and released on the Muse label the following year.