Night Letter


Night Letter is an album by saxophonist Sonny Stitt recorded in 1969 and released on the Prestige label. The album features Stitt using the varitone, an electronic amplification device which altered the saxophone's sound.

Reception

Allmusic reviewed the album stating "He plays with the usual surging intensity, but the album doesn't have as much excitement as similar dates done before and after it".

Track listing

All compositions by Sonny Stitt except where noted
  1. "Night Letter" - 5:15
  2. "When It's Sleepy Time Down South" - 4:07
  3. "Stringin' the Jug" - 5:20
  4. "Pretend" - 3:45
  5. "Blue String" - 6:20
  6. "You'll Never Know" - 4:00
  7. "Blues Walk" - 5:55

Personnel