This is a nice single-disc overview of the career of the under-celebrated West Coast alto great Sonny Criss. Criss was like so many other young players on the bebop scene and tried to emulate Charlie Parker. That said, he possessed his own wicked, edgy tone. He was also on his way to becoming one of the most lyrical improvisers this side of Art Pepper. The material here showcases Criss in a number of settings from early bop dates to the later, more mature Pacific jazz sides, which are the most satisfying (though ...
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This is a nice single-disc overview of the career of the under-celebrated West Coast alto great Sonny Criss. Criss was like so many other young players on the bebop scene and tried to emulate Charlie Parker. That said, he possessed his own wicked, edgy tone. He was also on his way to becoming one of the most lyrical improvisers this side of Art Pepper. The material here showcases Criss in a number of settings from early bop dates to the later, more mature Pacific jazz sides, which are the most satisfying (though unfortunately none of his late Prestige or Muse sides are here). Check his gorgeous and innovative readings of George Gershwin's "Liza (All The Clouds'll Roll Away)," and "Strike Up the Band." ~ Thom Jurek, Rovi
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Add this copy of Proper Introduction to Sonny Criss: Young Sonny to cart. $3.86, very good condition, Sold by Half Price Books Inc rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 2004 by Proper Records.
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