Stan Getz – Stan Getz Plays Blues

A superb Verve jazz compilation capturing tenor sax master Stan Getz in a series of blues-drenched sessions alongside some of the most formidable names in classic American jazz. Stan Getz Plays Blues gathers powerful small-group recordings featuring Count Basie, Oscar Peterson, Gerry Mulligan, Roy Eldridge and Buddy Rich — a heavyweight lineup that elevates this from simple compilation to serious collector territory.

The album leans into earthy swing, extended blues improvisation and rich ensemble interplay. From the smooth lyricism of “Chocolate Sundae” to the driving energy of “Big Red’s Boogie Woogie” and the all-star jam session “Apple Jam,” this is Getz in a more muscular, blues-rooted setting compared to his later bossa nova fame. A strong addition for collectors of 1950s Verve material, Basie-related sessions, or classic tenor sax recordings.

Genre: Jazz / Blues Jazz / Swing

Track Listing

Side One

1. Chocolate Sundae

2. Big Red’s Boogie Woogie

3. Tin Roof Blues

Side Two
4. Pap’s Blues
5. Apple Jam