Shangri-La (Sonny Stitt album)

Shangr-La is an album by the saxophonist Sonny Stitt featuring the organist Don Patterson recorded in 1964 and released on the Prestige label.

[1] The editors of AllMusic awarded the album three stars, and writer Richie Unterberger stated: "Shangri-La doesn't particularly stand out from other, similar albums he made at the time with organ, but it's a respectable set with both uptempo swingers and ballads.

"[2] A reviewer for Billboard noted that Patterson and James provide "first-rate support" to Stitt, and commented: "The tempos run the gamut from soulful to vibrant.

"[4] A writer for Negro Digest remarked: "Stitt has remained one of the most baffling... figures on the jazz scene.

"[5] All compositions by Sonny Stitt except as noted.