Burnin' - Sonny Stitt - LP - Pre Owned Vinyl (Arrives in 14days)

Few records capture the sheer electricity of post-bop jazz quite like Sonny Stitt’s 'Burnin’'. Recorded in 1960, this album finds Stitt at the height of his creative powers, trading in the hard-swinging language of bebop with a fluency that’s both dazzling and deeply rooted in jazz tradition. The interplay between Stitt’s alto sax and the legendary rhythm section—Barry Harris on piano, Sam Jones on bass, and Louis Hayes on drums—results in a session that is both tightly locked and joyously unrestrained. Standout tracks like 'Ko-Ko' and 'All The Things You Are' showcase Stitt’s technical brilliance, but it’s his sense of melodic invention and relentless drive that make 'Burnin’' endure. This is not simply a showcase of speed or virtuosity—it’s a snapshot of a jazz master painting with broad, expressive strokes. For collectors and listeners seeking the vibrant pulse of early 60s jazz, 'Burnin’' is a vital document. The album’s warmth, swing, and exuberant solos make it essential listening, whether you’re deepening your jazz collection or discovering the genre’s living, breathing history. Track List: A1 - Ko-Ko - 3:57 A2 - A Minor Sax - 4:07 A3 - Lover Man - 3:47 A4 - Reed And A Half - 3:25 A5 - How High The Moon - 4:44 B1 - I´ll Tell You Later - 4:25 B2 - Look For The Silver Lining - 4:30 B3 - Easy Living - 4:00 B4 - It´s Hipper Than That - 4:40