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Album · 1956

Jazz - U.S.A.

by Sonny Criss

Released
1956
Label
Imperial
Catalogue no.
Imperial LP 9006
Tracklist
12 tracks
Length
44:14
Country
US

“Jazz - U.S.A.” is an album by Sonny Criss, released in 1956 on Imperial. The original release has 12 tracks with a running time of 44:14. Jazz standards on the record include “Criss Cross”, “Easy Living”, “More Than You Know” and “Sweet Georgia Brown”. The line-up features Bill Woodson (double bass), Chuck Thompson (drums (drum set)), Kenny Drew (piano), Sonny Criss (alto saxophone) and Barney Kessel (guitar).

Who played on Jazz - U.S.A.

  • Bill Woodson double bass all tracks
  • Chuck Thompson drums (drum set) all tracks
  • Kenny Drew piano all tracks
  • Sonny Criss alto saxophone all tracks
  • Barney Kessel guitar on 5 tracks

Tracklist

  1. A1 Willow Weep for Me standard 3:52
  2. A2 These Foolish Things standard 6:02
  3. A3 Blue Friday 2:46
  4. A4 Sunday 3:55
  5. A5 More Than You Know standard 3:11
  6. A6 Easy Living standard 2:26
  7. B1 Alabamy Bound 3:13
  8. B2 Something's Gotta Give — Johnny Mercer 4:31
  9. B3 West Coast Blues standard 5:03
  10. B4 Criss Cross standard 3:46
  11. B5 Ham's Blues 2:36
  12. B6 Sweet Georgia Brown standard 2:53

More albums by Sonny Criss

California Boppin' 1947 · Jazz Showcase An Evening of Jazz 1949 · Norgran Records Go Man! 1956 · Imperial Sonny Criss Plays Cole Porter 1956 · London Records Criss Cross 1963 Mr Blues pour flirter 1963 · Brunswick This Is Criss! 1966 · Prestige Up, Up and Away 1967 · Prestige Portrait of Sonny Criss 1967 · Prestige The Beat Goes On! 1968 · Prestige Rockin' in Rhythm 1969 · Prestige I'll Catch the Sun 1969 · Prestige

Frequently asked questions

Who played on Jazz - U.S.A.?

The line-up of Jazz - U.S.A. includes Bill Woodson (double bass), Chuck Thompson (drums (drum set)), Kenny Drew (piano), Sonny Criss (alto saxophone) and Barney Kessel (guitar).

Which label released Jazz - U.S.A.?

Jazz - U.S.A. was released in 1956 on Imperial (Imperial LP 9006).

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