Some critics once wrongly labeled Sonny Stitt as a Charlie Parker clone, but on this 1959 recording, Stitt silenced them. His original pieces, like the slow yet powerful “Morning After Blues”, sound incredibly fresh when played by this quartet featuring Lou Levy, Mel Lewis, and Leroy Vinnegar. Verve’s Acoustic Sounds Series offers high - quality transfers from analog tapes and remastered 180 - gram vinyl in deluxe gatefold packaging. The tracklist includes great blues on both Side A (Blue Devil Blues, Home Free Blues, Blue Prelude, Frankie And Johnny) and Side B (Birth Of The Blues, A Blues Offering, Hymnal Blues, Morning After Blues). The lineup consists of Sonny Stitt on alto saxophone, Lou Levy on piano, Leroy Vinnegar on bass, and Mel Lewis on drums.
To enjoy this vinyl LP, first, make sure your record player is clean and in good working condition. Place the record gently on the turntable, and use the tonearm to carefully drop the needle on the starting groove. Sit back and let the beautiful blues music fill your space. When you're done listening, lift the tonearm gently and return it to its rest. Always handle the record by the edges to avoid fingerprints and scratches. Store the vinyl in a cool, dry place, standing upright in its sleeve to prevent warping. If the record gets dirty, you can use a record cleaning brush to gently remove dust. Remember, taking good care of your vinyl will ensure you can enjoy the amazing sounds of Sonny Stitt and his quartet for years to come.
