Nicky's Tune


Nicky's Tune is an album by American jazz trumpeter Ira Sullivan, which was recorded in 1958 but not issued until 1970 by Delmark. He leads a quintet with saxophonist Nicky Hill, pianist Jodie Christian, bassist Victor Sproles and drummer Wilbur Campbell.

Reception

In his review for AllMusic, Scott Yanow states "The music is essentially straightahead bop and generally swings quite hard."
The Penguin Guide to Jazz notes "There are atonal and polytonal episodes on Nicky's Tune" and describes his Delmark albums as "two powerful records by an almost forgotten figure."

Track listing

  1. "My Secret Love" – 8:38
  2. "When Sunny Gets Blue" – 5:11
  3. "Nicky's Tune #2" – 7:56
  4. "Nicky's Tune #3" – 8:58
  5. "Wilbur's Tune #2" – 8:29
Bonus track on CD
  2. "Mock and Roll Blues" – 4:51

Personnel