title: Heavyweights (album)
text: # Heavyweights (album)
  
  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".
  
  ## Personnel
  
  * Sal Nistico – tenor saxophone
  * Nat Adderley – cornet (tracks 1, 2 & 4-7)
  * Barry Harris – piano
  * Sam Jones – bass
  * Walter Perkins – drums
  