album · August 11, 1959

The Hard Swing

Verve ReissuesSee this day
jazzbebop

This 1959 quartet session captures Sonny Stitt in a typically hard-hitting bebop performance, a concise snapshot of his Verve output from the period.

Sonny Stitt was a saxophonist from Boston known for his aggressive, blues-drenched bebop style. In 1959, he was a prolific recording artist for labels like Verve, releasing multiple albums within a short span.

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