Out of Nowhere (Sonny Criss album)

Out of Nowhere is an album by jazz saxophonist Sonny Criss recorded in 1975 and originally released on the Muse label.[1][2]

Out of Nowhere
Studio album by Sonny Criss
Released	1976
Recorded	October 20, 1975, Wally Heider Studios, Hollywood, California
Genre	Jazz
Length	34:14
Label	Muse MR 5089
Producer	Bob Porter
Sonny Criss chronology
Saturday Morning (1975) Out of Nowhere (1976) Warm and Sonny (1975)

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[3]

Allmusic awarded the album 4 stars with its review by Scott Yanow stating "Criss's distinctive sound, mastery of bop and consistently swinging ideas are three strong reasons to acquire this ".[3]

Track listing

1. "All the Things You Are" (Oscar Hammerstein II, Jerome Kern) - 4:01
2. "The Dreamer" (Sonny Criss) - 7:03
3. "El Tiante" (Dolo Coker) - 6:39
4. "My Ideal" (Newell Chase, Leo Robin, Richard A. Whiting) - 3:44
5. "Out of Nowhere" (Johnny Green, Edward Heyman) - 5:23
6. "Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?" (Jay Gorney, Yip Harburg) - 3:03
7. "The First One" (Criss) - 4:40

Personnel

• Sonny Criss - alto saxophone
• Dolo Coker - piano
• Larry Gales - bass
• Jimmie Smith - drums

References

1. Muse Records discography accessed April 15, 2014
2. Sonny Criss discography accessed April 15, 2014
3. Yanow, S. Allmusic Review, accessed April 15, 2014