Recorded in December 1957 and originally released on Norman Granz's Verve label in 1959, Sonny Side Up is a landmark jazz session that brings together the legendary trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie and two of the era's most formidable tenor saxophonists, Sonny Stitt and Sonny Rollins. Backed by pianist Ray Bryant, bassist Tommy Bryant, and drummer Charlie Persip, this album captures an electrifying meeting of musical minds that remains one of jazz's most celebrated collaborations.
What makes Sonny Side Up such a compelling listen is the thrilling contrast between its two saxophone voices — Stitt's fiery intensity playing off Rollins' more deliberate, probing approach — creating a dynamic tension that keeps the music alive from start to finish. This 2025 Verve Vault Series reissue is pressed on 180-gram vinyl and cut directly from the original analog tapes, ensuring that the warmth and spontaneity of this classic session are faithfully preserved for a new generation of listeners.
- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Verve Records
- Genre: Jazz
- Release Date: 10/10/2025
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TRACKS
A1. On The Sunny Side Of The Street
A2. The Eternal Triangle
B1. After Hours
B2. I Know That You Know
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