Constellation (Sonny Stitt album)

Constellation
Studio album by Sonny Stitt
Released	1972
Recorded	June 27, 1972 RCA Studio, New York City
Genre	Jazz
Length	39:39
Label	Cobblestone CST 9021
Producer	Don Schlitten
Sonny Stitt chronology
Goin' Down Slow (1972)Goin' Down Slow1972 Constellation (1972) So Doggone Good (1972)So Doggone Good1972

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[1]

Constellation is an album by saxophonist Sonny Stitt recorded in 1972 and released on the Cobblestone label.^[2]

Reception

Scott Yanow of Allmusic called the album "one of Sonny Stitt's greatest recordings. The bop master is stunning on most of the eight selections... switching between alto and tenor and sounding quite creative... this set has more than its share of great moments".^[1]

Track listing

1. "Constellation" (Charlie Parker) - 5:00
2. "I Don't Stand a Ghost of a Chance with You" (Bing Crosby, Ned Washington, Victor Young) - 4:46
3. "Webb City" (Bud Powell) - 3:30
4. "By Accident" (Sonny Stitt) - 6:42
5. "Ray's Idea" (Ray Brown, Gil Fuller) - 3:53
6. "Casbah" (Tadd Dameron) - 5:02
7. "It's Magic" (Sammy Cahn, Jule Styne) - 5:11
8. "Topsy" (Edgar Battle, Eddie Durham) - 5:35

Personnel

• Sonny Stitt - alto saxophone, tenor saxophone
• Barry Harris - piano
• Sam Jones - bass
• Roy Brooks - drums

References