Heavyweights | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
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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Heavyweights is the debut album led by saxophonist Sal Nistico which was recorded in 1961 and released on the Jazzland label.[1][2][3]
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]
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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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 |