Record - VG+

Cover - G+

Sonny Side Up is a landmark jazz recording featuring three giants of the genre: trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie and saxophonists Sonny Stitt and Sonny Rollins. Originally recorded in 1957, the album captures an extraordinary meeting of bebop and hard-bop talent, delivering inspired improvisation and masterful musicianship throughout.

Particularly notable is the celebrated performance of “The Eternal Triangle,” a thrilling saxophone showcase that has become one of the most admired jazz recordings of its era. Combining technical brilliance with effortless swing, Sonny Side Up remains an essential album for serious jazz collectors.

Genre

Jazz

Style

Bebop, Hard Bop

Track Listing

Side One

1. On The Sunny Side Of The Street
2. The Eternal Triangle

Side Two

1. After Hours
2. I Know That You Know