Rusty Bryant | Returns

Rusty Bryant Returns is an album by jazz saxophonist Rusty Bryant recorded for the Prestige label in 1969. The album marked Bryant's return to recording, being the first under his leadership since 1957.

AllMusic Review by Scott Yanow

Rusty Bryant, a veteran R&B tenor 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.

A1 Zoo Boogaloo 0:00 
A2 The Cat 7:23 
A3 Ready Rusty? 15:18 
B1 Streak O'Lean 20:09 
B2 Night Flight 26:47 
B3 All Day Long 34:45 



Drums – Herbie Lovelle 
Electric Bass – Bob Bushnell 
Guitar – Grant Green 
Organ – Sonny Phillips 
Saxophone – Rusty Bryant