SONNY CRISS - JAZZ U.S.A. (LP)

Sonny Criss Jazz U.S.A. On Vinyl LP

One of Sonny Criss' classic albums for Imperial, 1956's Jazz U.S.A. is a brilliant collection of impeccably recorded L.A. bop from the '50s. Criss had a tone like nobody else on the alto and he's at the height of his powers here, settling into an amazing groove with a sense of power, confidence and sophistication. Features Criss on alto sax, Kenny Drew on piano, Barney Kessel on guitar, Bill Woodson on bass and Chuck Thompson on drums. Tracks include "West Coast Blues," "Criss Cross," "Ham's Blues" and "Blue Friday" among others.

Sonny Criss Jazz U.S.A. Track Listing

1.   Willow Weep for Me
2.   These Foolish Things
3.   Blue Firday
4.   Sunday
5.   More than You Know
6.   Easy Living
7.   Alabamy Bound
8.   Something's Gotta Give
9.   West Coast Blues
10.  Criss-Cross
11.  Ham's Blues
12.  Sweet Georgia Brown