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Nicky's Tune is an album by American jazz trumpeter Ira Sullivan, which was recorded in 1958 but not issued until 1970 by Delmark. He leads a quintet with saxophonist Nicky Hill, pianist Jodie Christian, bassist Victor Sproles and drummer Wilbur Campbell.[1]

Nicky's Tune
Studio album by Ira Sullivan
Released	1970
Recorded	December 24, 1958
Studio	Sound Studios, Chicago
Genre	Jazz
Length	39:12 (LP) 44:03 (CD)
Label	Delmark
Ira Sullivan chronology
Billy Taylor Introduces Ira Sullivan (1956) Nicky's Tune (1970) Blue Stroll (1959)

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[2]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz	[3]

In his review for AllMusic, Scott Yanow states "The music (two standards and four originals) is essentially straightahead bop and generally swings quite hard."[2]

The Penguin Guide to Jazz notes "There are atonal and polytonal episodes on Nicky's Tune" and describes his Delmark albums as "two powerful records by an almost forgotten figure."[3]

Track listing

1. "My Secret Love" (Sammy Fain, Paul Francis Webster) – 8:38
2. "When Sunny Gets Blue" (Marvin Fisher, Jack Segal) – 5:11
3. "Nicky's Tune #2" (Nicky Hill) – 7:56
4. "Nicky's Tune #3" (Nicky Hill) – 8:58
5. "Wilbur's Tune #2" (Wilbur Campbell) – 8:29

Bonus track on CD

6. "Mock and Roll Blues" – 4:51

Personnel

• Ira Sullivan - trumpet
• Nicky Hill – tenor sax
• Jodie Christian – piano
• Victor Sproles – bass
• Wilbur Campbell – drums

References

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