Sonny's Dream (Birth of the New Cool)

by Sonny Criss Orchestra, Sonny Criss

Overview

For Sonny Criss this was an unusual date. The altoist is backed for the set by a nonet arranged by the great Los Angeles legend Horace Tapscott. The arrangements are challenging but complementary to Criss' style, and he is in top form on the six Tapscott originals. The CD reissue includes two additional alternate takes, and is highly recommended for both Criss' playing and Tapscott's writing. ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	09/26/2025
Label:	Craft Recordings
UPC:	0888072685307

Tracks

1. Sonny's Dream
2. Ballad for Samuel
3. The Black Apostles
4. The Golden Pearl
5. Daughter of Cochise
6. Sandy and Niles

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Sonny Criss Orchestra   Primary Artist
Sonny Criss   Primary Artist,Sax (Alto),Sax (Soprano)
Tommy Flanagan   Guest Artist,Piano
Conte Candoli   Guest Artist,Trumpet
Horace Tapscott   Conductor
Pete Christlieb   Sax (Baritone)
Ray Draper   Tuba
Al McKibbon   Bass,Double Bass
David Sherr   Sax (Alto)
Teddy Edwards   Sax (Tenor)
Richard Taylor "Dick" Nash   Trombone
Everett Brown   Drums
David Sheer   Sax (Alto)
Everett Brown, Jr.   Drums

Technical Credits

Horace Tapscott   Composer,Arranger
Sonny Criss   Performer
Ira Gitler   Liner Notes
Sonny Criss Orchestra   Performer
Don Schlitten   Producer,Cover Photo,Recording Producer
Phil DeLancie   Digital Remastering
Mickey Crawford   Engineer,Recording
Phil De Lancie   Mastering Engineer