The Beat Goes On! (Sonny Criss album)


The Beat Goes On! is a jazz album by alto saxophonist Sonny Criss recorded in 1968 and released on the Prestige label.

Reception

awarded the album 4 stars with its review by Scott Yanow stating, "This is one of a group of Prestige dates by Sonny Criss from the late '60s that featured the altoist elegantly ripping through pop tunes, standing them on their heads and making them into credible vehicles for his dazzling virtuosity".

Track listing

  1. "The Beat Goes On" – 7:21
  2. "Georgia Rose" – 3:31
  3. "Somewhere My Love " – 4:58
  4. "Calidad" – 5:29
  5. "Yesterdays – 5:51
  6. "Ode to Billie Joe" – 6:19

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