Dial “S” For Sonny marks the 1957 Blue Note debut of pianist Sonny Clark, showcasing his lyrical phrasing, crisp touch and hard‑bop sensibility. Recorded by Rudy Van Gelder and backed by a stellar sextet—Art Farmer, Curtis Fuller, Hank Mobley, Wilbur Ware and Louis Hayes—the album blends Clark’s original compositions with jazz standards, delivering a warm, swinging session that has become a cornerstone of the Blue Note catalogue.
This 2022 Classic Vinyl Series reissue preserves the original mono mix and is mastered all‑analog from the original tapes by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio. Pressed on 180‑gram vinyl at Optimal, it offers an audiophile‑grade presentation of a timeless hard‑bop classic.
Track Listing
- Dial “S” For Sonny
- Bootin’ It
- It Could Happen To You
- Sonny’s Mood
- Shoutin’ On A Riff
- Love Walked In
Features
- 180‑gram audiophile vinyl
- Mono, all‑analog remaster from original tapes
- Mastered by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio
- Recorded by Rudy Van Gelder
- Blue Note Classic Vinyl Series
- Originally released in 1957, reissued in 2022
- Pressed by Optimal Media GmbH
Information
Artist: Sonny Clark
Title: Dial “S” For Sonny
Format: LP Album (Mono, 180g)
Label: Blue Note / UMe
Catalogue Number: 4535210
Barcode: 602445352104
Released: 14 July 2022
Country: EU
Genre: Jazz
Style: Hard Bop
Condition: New & Sealed