Album · 1967

Portrait of Sonny Criss

Released: 1967
Label: Prestige
Catalogue no.: PR 7526
Tracklist: 6 tracks
Length: 31:23
Country: US

“Portrait of Sonny Criss” is an album by Sonny Criss, released in 1967 on Prestige. The original release has 6 tracks with a running time of 31:23. Jazz standards on the record include “Blues In The Closet”, “God Bless The Child”, “On A Clear Day” and “Smile”. The line-up features Alan Dawson (drums (drum set)), Paul Chambers (double bass), Sonny Criss (alto saxophone) and Walter Davis Jr. (piano).

Who played on Portrait of Sonny Criss

Alan Dawson drums (drum set) all tracks
Paul Chambers double bass all tracks
Sonny Criss alto saxophone all tracks
Walter Davis Jr. piano all tracks

Tracklist

A1 A Million or More Times 4:15
A2 Wee 4:32
A3 God Bless the Child standard 6:25
B1 On a Clear Day standard — Burton Lane 6:22
B2 Blues in the Closet standard 5:09
B3 Smile standard — Charlie Chaplin 4:40

Production

Don Schlitten producer
Rudy van Gelder recording
Michael Morgan liner notes

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 Jazz - U.S.A. 1956 · Imperial Criss Cross 1963 Mr Blues pour flirter 1963 · Brunswick This Is Criss! 1966 · Prestige Up, Up and Away 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 Portrait of Sonny Criss?

The line-up of Portrait of Sonny Criss includes Alan Dawson (drums (drum set)), Paul Chambers (double bass), Sonny Criss (alto saxophone) and Walter Davis Jr. (piano).

Which label released Portrait of Sonny Criss?

Portrait of Sonny Criss was released in 1967 on Prestige (PR 7526).

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