Heavyweights (album)

Heavyweights
Studio album by Sal Nistico
Released	1962
Recorded	December 20, 1961
Studio	Plaza Sound Studios, New York City
Genre	Jazz
Length	40:00
Label	Jazzland JLP 66
Producer	Orrin Keepnews
Sal Nistico chronology
Heavyweights (1962) Comin' On Up (1962)

Heavyweights is the debut album led by saxophonist Sal Nistico which was recorded in 1961 and released on the Jazzland label.

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings

The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow stated, "the recorded debut of tenor saxophonist Sal Nistico as a leader is quite impressive" noting that Nistico "really romps through most of the seven tunes" and "Adderley is also heard in prime form on the superior bop date".

Track listing

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Length
1.	"Mamblue"	Barry Harris	5:41
2.	"Seconds, Anyone"	Sal Nistico	3:59
3.	"My Old Flame"	Arthur Johnston, Sam Coslow	6:43
4.	"Shoutin'"	Tommy Turrentine	5:16
5.	"Just Friends"	John Klenner, Sam M. Lewis	6:35
6.	"Au Privave"	Charlie Parker	6:11
7.	"Heavyweights"	Frank Pullara	5:40
Total length:			40:00

Personnel

• Sal Nistico – tenor saxophone
• Nat Adderley – cornet (tracks 1, 2 & 4-7)
• Barry Harris – piano
• Sam Jones – bass
• Walter Perkins – drums