Rollins, Sonny – Volume 1

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New Vinyl Record – Rollins, Sonny – Volume 1

Blue Note Classic Vinyl Edition

AfterSonny Rollinsfirst appeared on a Blue Note session as a member of Bud Powells Modernists in 1949, the Saxophone Colossus began building his name as a bandleader with a run of albums for Prestige before returning to make his Blue Note debut as a leader in 1956.Volume 1hit all the marks of a classic Rollins session with four hard-swinging originals that showcased the saxophonists robust sound and seemingly limitless improvisational creativity with a top-shelf quintet featuringDonald Byrdon trumpet,Wynton Kellyon piano,Gene Rameyon bass, andMax Roachon drums. In true Rollins fashion, the albums centerpiece is a stunning ballad performance of an unexpected song choice: How Are Things in Glocca Morra? from the Broadway show Finians Rainbow.

This Blue Note Classic Vinyl Edition is mono, all-analog, mastered by Kevin Gray from the original master tapes, and pressed on 180g vinyl at Optimal.

A1 Decision
A2 Bluesnote
A3 How Are Things In Glocca Morra

B1 Plain Jane
B2 Sonnysphere