Stitt Goes Latin

Sonny Stitt, a foremost alto saxophone jazz giant, is featured on Stitt Goes Latin, an album recorded in 1963 and originally released on Roost label. This distinctive record is a Latin-infused combo featuring Thad Jones on trumpet, a young Chick Corea on piano, Larry Gales on bass, and the dynamic Willie Bobo on drums with Carlos "Patato" Valdes playing congas, bongos, and Osvaldo "Chihuahua" Martinez playing cowbell and maracas. On this album, the music elevates with catchy, classy melodies and sophisticated yet appealing Afro-Latin rhythms.