This 1997 compilation collects prime Sonny Criss performances from the Prestige label vaults, showcasing his smooth alto sax sound. It's a solid entry point for understanding his contributions to West Coast jazz.
- The album was released September 27, 1997, on the Prestige label.
- It draws from Criss's extensive recordings for Prestige in the 1950s and 1960s.
- The track "Rockin' in Rhythm" is a jazz standard often associated with Duke Ellington.
Sonny Criss was an alto saxophonist from Los Angeles, known for his bebop and cool jazz stylings. At the time of "Rockin' in Rhythm"'s 1997 release, Criss had been deceased for over a decade, leaving behind a legacy of accessible, swinging jazz.
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