Blues Sonata is an album by American jazz guitarist Charlie Byrd featuring tracks recorded in 1961 and released on the Riverside label in 1963.[1] The album was first released on the Washington Records Offbeat imprint but only received limited distribution prior to Byrd signing with Riverside.[2]
Allmusic awarded the album 3 stars stating "this is really two albums in one sleeve, showcasing two rather different formats for this highly original guitarist to pursue".[3]
Track listing
All compositions by Charlie Byrd except as indicated
"The Blues Sonata: Polonaise for Pour Pietro" - 7:01
"The Blues Sonata: Ballad in B Minor" - 5:01
"The Blues Sonata: Scherzo for an Old Shoe" - 9:08
