Saturday Morning (album)

Saturday Morning
Studio album by Sonny Criss
Released	1975
Recorded	March 1, 1975
Genre	Jazz
Label	Xanadu
Producer	Don Schlitten
Sonny Criss chronology
Crisscraft (1975) Saturday Morning (1975) Out of Nowhere (1976)

Saturday Morning is a slow bluesy jazz album by alto saxophonist Sonny Criss, recorded on March 1, 1975 for Xanadu Records.^[1]

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[2]

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".^[2]

Track listing

All compositions by Sonny Criss except as indicated

1. "Angel Eyes" (Earl Brent, Matt Dennis) - 5:29
2. "Tin Tin Deo" (Gil Fuller, Chano Pozo) - 6:44
3. "Jeannie's Knees" - 5:08
4. "Saturday Morning" - 5:01
5. "My Heart Stood Still" (Lorenz Hart, Richard Rodgers) - 6:46
6. "Until the Real Thing Comes Along" (Sammy Cahn, Saul Chaplin, L.E. Freeman) - 5:44
7. "Confusion" - 4:05

Personnel

• Sonny Criss - alto saxophone
• Barry Harris - piano
• Leroy Vinnegar - bass
• Lenny McBrowne - drums

References