This 2006 Prestige release collects material from Sonny Criss's late 1950s and early 1960s recording sessions for the label. It showcases his distinctive alto saxophone sound.
- The album compiles tracks from the sessions that produced "Go West, Young Man" and "Sonny Criss Plays Cole Porter". It was released more than three decades after Criss's death in 1977. The album was released on August 23, 2006.
- The tracks were recorded between 1956 and 1962. Criss's playing on these tracks is characterized by its bluesy inflection and fluid melodic lines. This compilation was released on the Prestige Records label.
- This album was released in 2006, a full 29 years after Sonny Criss passed away. Criss's work on alto saxophone is marked by its lyrical quality and improvisational flair. The album features material from his time with Prestige Records.
Sonny Criss was an alto saxophonist from Memphis, Tennessee, known for his bebop and cool jazz stylings. He recorded prolifically for labels like Imperial, Contemporary, and Prestige throughout his career.
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