I've spotlighted saxophonist Sonny Stitt (1924-1982) once before, for a 1965 session that also featured organist Don Patterson.
The same year, Stitt entered the studio for another session that resulted in the album Pow! (not released until 1967), again for Prestige, this time in the company of trombonist Bennie (sometimes spelled Benny) Green. Also on the date were pianist Kirk Lightsey, bassist Herman Wright and drummer Roy Brooks. Below is a shortened version of one of the album's tracks, Blue Lights, taken from a promo 45 single. The full track on the LP runs about 7:40, but this'll give you a taste.
Blue Lights
Pow! had a brief release on CD in 1992 courtesy of Roulette Records. Copies are still around, but they aren't cheap. Used vinyl copies are likewise expensive. A legal download of the album isn't available.
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