Night Letter

Night Letter is an album by saxophonist Sonny Stitt recorded in 1969 and released on the Prestige label. The album features Stitt using the varitone, an electronic amplification device which altered the saxophone's sound.

Reception

Allmusic reviewed the album stating "He plays with the usual surging intensity, but the album doesn't have as much excitement as similar dates done before and after it".

Track listing

All compositions by Sonny Stitt except where noted

1. "Night Letter" - 5:15
2. "When It's Sleepy Time Down South" (Clarence Muse, Leon René, Otis René) - 4:07
3. "Stringin' the Jug" (Gene Ammons, Stitt) - 5:20
4. "Pretend" (Lew Douglas, Cliff Parman, Frank LeVere) - 3:45
5. "Blue String" - 6:20
6. "You'll Never Know" (Harry Warren, Mack Gordon) - 4:00
7. "Blues Walk" - 5:55

Personnel

• Sonny Stitt - tenor saxophone, varitone
• Gene Ludwig - organ
• Pat Martino - guitar
• Randy Gelispie - drums

References