Heavyweights is the debut album led by saxophonist Sal Nistico which was recorded in 1961 and released on the Jazzland label.[1][2][3]
| Heavyweights | ||||
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| Released | 1962 | |||
| Recorded | December 20, 1961 | |||
| Studio | Plaza Sound Studios, New York City | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 40:00 | |||
| Label | Jazzland JLP 66 | |||
| Producer | Orrin Keepnews | |||
| Sal Nistico chronology | ||||
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Reception edit
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [4] |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings | [5] |
The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow stated, "the recorded debut of tenor saxophonist Sal Nistico as a leader is quite impressive" noting that Nistico "really romps through most of the seven tunes" and "Adderley is also heard in prime form on the superior bop date".[4]
Track listing edit
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Mamblue" | Barry Harris | 5:41 |
| 2. | "Seconds, Anyone" | Sal Nistico | 3:59 |
| 3. | "My Old Flame" | Arthur Johnston, Sam Coslow | 6:43 |
| 4. | "Shoutin'" | Tommy Turrentine | 5:16 |
| 5. | "Just Friends" | John Klenner, Sam M. Lewis | 6:35 |
| 6. | "Au Privave" | Charlie Parker | 6:11 |
| 7. | "Heavyweights" | Frank Pullara | 5:40 |
| Total length: | 40:00 | ||
Personnel edit
- Sal Nistico – tenor saxophone
- Nat Adderley – cornet (tracks 1, 2 & 4-7)
- Barry Harris – piano
- Sam Jones – bass
- Walter Perkins – drums
References edit
- ^ Riverside Records Catalog: Jazzland series, accessed September 19, 2017
- ^ Sal Nistico Leader Entry, accessed September 19, 2017
- ^ Jazzlists:Jazzland discography, accessed September 19, 2017
- ^ a b Yanow, Scott. Sal Nistico: Heavyweights – Review at AllMusic. Retrieved September 19, 2017.
- ^ Cook, Richard; Morton, Brian (2008). The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings (9th ed.). Penguin. p. 1085. ISBN 978-0-141-03401-0.