Sonny Stitt with Strings: A Tribute to Duke Ellington
# Sonny Stitt with Strings: A Tribute to Duke Ellington

Sonny Stitt with Strings: A Tribute to Duke Ellington is an album by American jazz saxophonist Sonny Stitt featuring performances of compositions associated with Duke Ellington recorded in 1977 for the Catalyst label.

## Reception

Professional ratings :

| Review scores ||
| - | - |
| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic | |

The Allmusic site awarded the album 3 stars, stating, "No real surprises occur although the string charts are a cut above the usual. Stitt is at his most melodic and really romps on a few of these pieces".

## Track listing

* "Take the "A" Train" (Billy Strayhorn) - 3:44
* "Prelude to a Kiss" (Duke Ellington, Irving Gordon, Irving Mills) - 4:17
* "It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)" (Ellington, Mills) - 4:35
* "Cotton Tail" (Ellington) - 5:14
* "In a Sentimental Mood" (Ellington, Mills, Manny Kurtz) - 4:09
* "In a Mellow Tone" (Ellington, Milt Gabler) - 4:43
* "Jeep's Blues" (Ellington, Johnny Hodges) - 5:43

## Personnel

* Sonny Stitt - tenor saxophone, alto saxophone
* Gildo Mahones - piano
* Allen Jackson - bass
* Clarence Johnston - drums
* String section arranged and conducted by Bill Finegan
