Sonny Stitt with Strings: A Tribute to Duke Ellington

Sonny Stitt with Strings: A Tribute to Duke Ellington is an album by American jazz saxophonist Sonny Stitt featuring performances of compositions associated with Duke Ellington recorded in 1977 for the Catalyst label.

Sonny Stitt with Strings: A Tribute to Duke Ellington
Studio album by Sonny Stitt
Released	1977
Recorded	1977 Annex Recording Studios, Hollywood, CA
Genre	Jazz
Label	Catalyst CAT-7620
Producer	Pat Britt
Sonny Stitt chronology
I Remember Bird (1977) Sonny Stitt with Strings: A Tribute to Duke Ellington (1977) The Sonny Stitt Quintet (1978)

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic

The Allmusic site awarded the album 3 stars, stating, "No real surprises occur although the string charts are a cut above the usual. Stitt is at his most melodic and really romps on a few of these pieces".

Track listing

1. "Take the "A" Train" (Billy Strayhorn) - 3:44
2. "Prelude to a Kiss" (Duke Ellington, Irving Gordon, Irving Mills) - 4:17
3. "It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)" (Ellington, Mills) - 4:35
4. "Cotton Tail" (Ellington) - 5:14
5. "In a Sentimental Mood" (Ellington, Mills, Manny Kurtz) - 4:09
6. "In a Mellow Tone" (Ellington, Milt Gabler) - 4:43
7. "Jeep's Blues" (Ellington, Johnny Hodges) - 5:43

Personnel

• Sonny Stitt - tenor saxophone, alto saxophone
• Gildo Mahones - piano
• Allen Jackson - bass
• Clarence Johnston - drums
• String section arranged and conducted by Bill Finegan