SONNY CRISS GO MAN IMPERIAL LP 9020 Sonny Clark
$
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ORIGINAL PRESSING OF GO MAN! by Sonny Criss. By the mid-'50s, William "Sonny" Criss was maturing as a significant voice on the alto saxophone. Heavily influenced by Charlie Parker, much of Criss' earlier output was plagued by a hurried time feel, awkward phrasing and an uncomfortably tense vibrato. Go Man!, one of three dates he did for the Imperial label, showcases a confident, energetic Criss on ten standard tunes and two original lines. This hard-to-find collection is a must-have for fans of pianist Sonny Clark, heard in fine form (a bit more aggresive and "on top of the beat" than usual) along with the very coherent team of bassist Leroy Vinnegar and drummer Lawrence Marable. Only 24 years old at the time of recording, Clark had recently settled in California and was establishing himself as an inspired accompanist and soloist with the groups of Buddy DeFranco and Howard Rumsey. Clark's piano introduces nearly every cut on this recording, and his crisp, inventive soloing is a perfect compliment for Criss' brightly expressive, lightening quick lines. Overall, a lively assortment of concisely rendered, boppish treatments. vinyl is in vg condition with about 60 percent of its original gloss. Has light scratches and one feelable one that makes light to moderate tics for a brief time. Music is nice and clear, plays with sporatic tics and surface noise under the music. Very enjoyable play copy! Cover is vg+ with clear tape on part of the top and bottom seams. No writing. please check my 100% positive feedback and bid with confidence. thanks.