Dumpy Mama is an album by American jazz saxophonist Sonny Stitt, featuring performances recorded in 1975 for the Flying Dutchman label.[1]
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| Released | 1975 | |||
| Recorded | 1975 | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 33:20 | |||
| Label | RCA/Flying Dutchman BDL 1-1197 | |||
| Producer | Bob Thiele | |||
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Reception
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| AllMusic |   [2] |
In his review for AllMusic, Scott Yanow stated, "The playing is up to par if not overly memorable".[2]
Track listing
edit- "Jason" (Sonny Stitt) - 7:30
- "Danny Boy for Ben" (Traditional) - 4:15
- "Just Friends" (John Klenner, Sam M. Lewis) - 4:16
- "Dumpy Mama" (Oliver Nelson) - 10:05
- "It Might As Well Be Spring" (Richard Rodgers, Oscar Hammerstein II) - 7:00
Personnel
edit- Sonny Stitt - tenor saxophone, alto saxophone, arranger
- Frank Strozier - alto saxophone (tracks 1, 3 & 4)
- Pee Wee Ellis - tenor saxophone (tracks 1, 3 & 4)
- Mike Wofford - piano
- Brian Torff - bass (tracks 1 & 3-5)
- Shelly Manne - drums (tracks 1 & 3-5)
- Ray Armando - Latin percussion (track 1, 3 & 4)
References
edit- ^ Flying Dutchman Label Discography accessed April 29, 2016
- ^ a b Yanow, Scott. Dumpy Mama – Review at AllMusic. Retrieved April 29, 2016.