Saturday Morning is a slow bluesy jazz album by alto saxophonist Sonny Criss, recorded on March 1, 1975 for Xanadu Records.Sonny Criss discography accessed September 8, 2014
Reception
AllMusic awarded the album 4½ stars with its review by Scott Yanow stating "Criss, an underrated altoist who was instantly recognizable within three notes, was neglected during long portions of his career but he did leave behind several memorable recordings, such as this one. Recommended."Yanow, S. AllMusic Review, accessed September 8, 2014
Track listing All compositions by Sonny Criss except as indicated "Angel Eyes" (Earl Brent, Matt Dennis) – 5:29 "Tin Tin Deo" (Gil Fuller, Chano Pozo) – 6:44 "Jeannie's Knees" – 5:08 "Saturday Morning" – 5:01 "My Heart Stood Still" (Lorenz Hart, Richard Rodgers) – 6:46 "Until the Real Thing Comes Along" (Sammy Cahn, Saul Chaplin, L.E. Freeman) – 5:44 "Confusion" (Barry Harris) – 4:05
Personnel Sonny Criss – alto saxophone Barry Harris – piano Leroy Vinnegar – bass Lenny McBrowne – drums
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