Sunset Eyes

Sunset Eyes is an album by saxophonist Teddy Edwards recorded in 1960 and released on the Pacific Jazz label.

Reception

Allmusic reviewer Scott Yanow stated: "Since the great Teddy Edwards never recorded an uninspiring record, this date is easily recommended to fans of straight-ahead jazz".

Track listing

All compositions by Teddy Edwards except as indicated

1. "Tempo de Blues" - 4:46
2. "Vintage '57" (Leroy Vinnegar) - 7:12
3. "I Hear a Rhapsody" (Jack Baker, George Fragos, Dick Gasparre) - 3:32
4. "Up in Teddy's New Flat" - 3:06
5. "Sunset Eyes" - 5:26
6. "Teddy's Tune" - 6:11
7. "Takin' Off" - 6:32
8. "The New Symphony Sid" (King Pleasure) - 2:16 <small>Bonus track on CD reissue</small>
9. "My Kinda Blues" - 5:11 <small>Bonus track on CD reissue</small>
10. "Takin' Off" [First Version] - 2:28 <small>Bonus track on CD reissue</small>

Recorded in Los Angeles on August 16, 1959 (track 1), March 21, 1960 (tracks 3 & 8–10) and August 16, 1960 (tracks 2 & 4–7).

Personnel

• Teddy Edwards - tenor saxophone
• Ronnie Ball (track 1), Joe Castro (tracks 2 & 4–7), Amos Trice (tracks 3 & 8–10) - piano
• Leroy Vinnegar (tracks 2–10), Ben Tucker (track 1) - bass
• Billy Higgins (tracks 2–10), Al Levitt (track 1) - drums

References