Sonny Criss

Artist:  Sonny Criss
Birth Name:  William Criss
Born:  October 23, 1927.  Memphis, Tennessee, USA
Died:  November 19, 1977 (Aged 50).  Los Angeles, California, USA
Genre:  Jazz, Bebop, Hard Bop, Jazz Instrument, Saxophone Jazz
Occupation:  Musician, Composer
Instruments:  Alto Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone

Sonny Criss was an American Jazz Musician and Saxophonist of the Bebop Era of Jazz, he was one of many players influenced by Charlie Parker.  He played one some records with Johnny Otis and Billy Eckstine.

Title:  The Complete Imperial Sessions (2 CD Set)  (2000)
Genre:  Jazz, Bebop, Hard Bop, Jazz Instrument, Saxophone Jazz
Occupation:  Musician, Composer
Label:  Blue Note Records
Rating:   *****

Tracks:

Disc 1:

 1.  Willow Weep For Me  (3:51)
 2.  These Foolish Things  (6:02)
 3.  Blue Friday  (2:45)
 4.  Sunday  (3:54)
 5.  More Than You Know  (3:11)
 6.  Easy Living  (2:25)
 7.  Alabamy Bound  (3:13)
 8.  Easy Living  (2:25)
 9.  West Coast Blues  (5:03)
10. Criss Cross  (3:45)
11. Ham's Blues  (2:36)
12. Sweet Georgia Brown  (2:55)
13. Summertime  (4:04)
14. Memories Of You  (3:49)
15. Whalin' With Joe  (2:45)
16. How Deep Is The Ocean  (3:01)
17. The Blues For Rose  (2:33)
18. The Man I Love  (3:20)

Disc 2:

 1.  (It Will Have To Do) Until The Real Thing Comes Along  (4:05)
 2.  Blue Prelude  (2:38)
 3.  After You've Gone  (3:42)
 4.  Come Rain Or Come Shine  (3:52)
 5.  How High The Moon  (3:10)
 6.  If I Had You  (2:44)
 7.  I Love You  (4:14)
 8.  Anything Goes  (3:13)
 9.  Easy To Love  (3:18)
10. It's All Right With Me  (3:11)
11. In The Still Of The Night  (4:20)
12. Love For Sale  (2:48)
13. Night And Day  (4:45)
14. Just One Of Those Things  (2:50)
15. What Is This Thing Called Love  (5:46)
16. I Get A Kick Out Of You  (2:50)

Personnel:

Disc 1:

Sonny Criss:  Alto Saxophone

Tracks:  1-12:

Barney Kessel:  Guitar
Kenny Drew:  Piano
Bill Woodson:  Bass
Chuck Thompson:  Drums

Tracks:  13-18:

Sonny Clark:  Piano
Leroy Vinnegar:  Bass
Lawrence Marable:  Drums

Disc 2:

Tracks:  1-6:

Sonny Clark:  Piano
Leroy Vinnegar:  Bass
Lawrence Marable:  Drums

Tracks:  7-16:

Larry Bunker:  Vibes
Sonny Clark:  Piano
Buddy Clark:  Bass
Lawarence Marable:  Drums


The Complete Imperial Sessions is the compilation album of Sonny Criss, was released on June 15, 2000 by Blue Note Records, featuring Sonny Clark, Barney Kessel, Kenny Drew, and more!.