Rusty Bryant - Rusty Bryant Returns (1969)

Rusty Bryant, a veteran R&B sax player, was somewhat forgotten at the time of his debut Prestige album, but due to the commercial success of this recording, Bryant would record seven more sessions for Prestige during the next five years. Actually, this date is a bit surprising, with Bryant sticking exclusively to alto and sometimes using an electrified model similar to what Lou Donaldson was playing at the time. The music (mostly blues-oriented originals) is enjoyable, with plenty of boogaloos and soulful vamps. In addition to Bryant, the main soloists are guitarist Grant Green, in excellent form, and organist Sonny Phillips. — by Scott Yanow, AMG

1. Zoo Boogaloo (Rusty Bryant) 7:24
2. The Cat (Lalo Schifrin) 7:54
3. Ready Rusty? (Rusty Bryant) 4:49
4. Streak O'Lean (Rusty Bryant) 5:59
5. Night Flight (Rusty Bryant) 7:56
6. All Day Long (Kenny Burrell) 9:41

Rusty Bryant (Alto Saxophone)
Sonny Phillips (Organ)
Grant Green (Guitar)
Bob Bushnell (Fender Bass)
Herbie Lovelle (Drums)