Gene Ammons & Sonny Stitt with Brother Jack McDuff – Soul Summit / Soul Summit Vol. 2 (2xCD)

UPC: 0042288241713 

MPN: 882 417-1 

Brand Name: JazzPlus / Prestige / Universal Music Classics & Jazz

Overview

This JazzPlus 2-on-1 CD edition brings together two essential Prestige Records sessions: Soul Summit and Soul Summit Vol. 2, spotlighting the explosive partnership of tenor saxophone titans Gene Ammons and Sonny Stitt with the legendary organist Brother Jack McDuff.

Originally recorded in the early 1960s under the supervision of producer Esmond Edwards, these albums are high points of the soul-jazz era, blending hard-swinging grooves, bluesy phrasing, and gospel-infused warmth. The JazzPlus series offers digitally remastered audio, original album artwork, and faithful liner reproduction, making it a must-have for collectors and classic jazz fans.

Product Features

• Format: Audio CD (2 albums on 1 disc)
• Recording Type: Digitally remastered from the original Prestige sources
• Genre: Jazz – Soul Jazz / Hard Bop / Organ Combo
• Total Duration: Approx. 70 minutes
• Label: Prestige / JazzPlus, under Universal Music Classics & Jazz (Germany)
• Compilation Release Year: 2012
• Country of Manufacture: EU
• Producers: Esmond Edwards (original sessions)
• Packaging: Jewel case with original album art and JazzPlus insert

Interesting Facts

• Twin Tenors Reunited: Gene Ammons and Sonny Stitt, longtime musical rivals and friends, share electrifying chemistry throughout Soul Summit, trading choruses with fire and precision.

• The Groove Master: Brother Jack McDuff’s soulful Hammond B-3 provides the rhythmic heartbeat of these sessions, locking in with bassist George Duvivier and drummer Charlie Persip to create irresistible swing.

• Expanded Lineup for Vol. 2: Soul Summit Vol. 2 introduces a larger ensemble with Etta Jones on vocals, Oliver Nelson, Clark Terry, Red Holloway, and Ray Barretto on congas—adding rich textures and a big-band punch.

• Prestige Soul Jazz Legacy: Both albums epitomize the Prestige label’s early 1960s sound—earthy, accessible, and full of improvisational flair. This remastered reissue preserves that authentic analog warmth.

Track Listing

Soul Summit (Originally Prestige PR 7454, 1962)

1. Tubby – 9:11
2. Dumplin’ – 4:57
3. When You Wish Upon a Star – 4:35
4. Shuffle Twist – 5:59
5. Sleeping Susan – 5:39

Personnel: Gene Ammons, Sonny Stitt – Tenor Saxophones Jack McDuff – Organ Charlie Persip – Drums Supervised by Esmond Edwards

Soul Summit Vol. 2 (Originally Prestige PR 7275, 1963)

1. Out in the Cold Again – 6:46
2. Love, I’ve Found You – 5:06
3. But Not for Me – 4:25
4. Too Marvelous for Words – 3:55
5. If You Are But a Dream – 4:20
6. Scram – 7:38
7. Ballad for Baby – 6:10
8. Cool, Cool Daddy – 4:51

Personnel: Gene Ammons – Tenor Saxophone Etta Jones – Vocals Jack McDuff – Organ Clark Terry, Hobart Dotson – Trumpet Oliver Nelson – Alto Saxophone Red Holloway, George Barrow, Harold Vick – Tenor Saxophones Bob Ashton – Baritone Saxophone Eddie Diehl – Guitar Patti Bown, Richard Wyands – Piano George Duvivier, Wendell Marshall – Bass Joe Dukes, Bill English, Walter Perkins – Drums Ray Barretto – Conga Supervised by Esmond Edwards

Publishers

Originally released © 1962 & 1963 Prestige Records. This compilation © & ℗ 2012 Universal Music Classics & Jazz, a division of Universal Music GmbH. All rights reserved. Made in the EU. www.jazzplus.info

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