Sonny Stitt, tenor saxophone ; Bud Powell (1st-9th works), John Lewis (10th-17th), piano ; J.J. Johnson, trombone (10th-17th) ; Curly Russell (1st-9th), Nelson Boyd (10th-17th), bass; Max Roach, drums
Originally released as Prestige [LP] 7024, reissued in 1971 as Bud's blues (Prestige [PRT-]7839) with alternate takes of the 10th, 12th and 14th works.
Compact disc.
Program notes by Mark Gardner and Ira Gitler inserted in container.
Recorded Dec. 11, 1949 (1st-4th works), Jan. 26, 1950 (5th-9th), and Oct. 17, 1949 (10th-17th).
All God's chillun got rhythm -- Sonny side -- Bud's blues -- Sunset -- Fine and dandy (take 1) -- Fine and dandy (take 2) -- Strike up the band -- I want to be happy -- Taking a chance on love -- Afternoon in Paris (take 1) -- Afternoon in Paris (take 2) -- Elora (take 1) -- Elora (take 2) -- Teapot (take 1) -- Teapot (take 2) -- Blue mode (take 1) -- Blue mode (take 2)