[TR24][OF] Sonny Rollins - Sonny Rollins, Volume 1 (Vol. 1) - 1956/2013 (Jazz, Hard Bop)

Sonny Rollins is a saxophone colossus. The revered tenor saxophonist first received that appellation via the name of his 1956 Prestige Records album. Even then, at age 26, the title seemed fitting. He had already played and/or recorded with bebop giants Charlie Parker, Bud Powell, Miles Davis, Thelonious Monk, and J.J. Johnson—and had established himself as the prominent young voice on his instrument via recordings and performances as a leader.

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THIS ALBUM DOWNLOAD FEATURES HIGH RESOLUTION COVER ART ONLY. LINER NOTES ARE NOT AVAILABLE.

Please note that this album is in MONO.

Sonny Rollins (tenor saxophone)
Donald Byrd (trumpet)
Wynton Kelly (piano)
Gene Ramey (bass)
Max Roach (drums)

Recorded December 16, 1956 in Rudy Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ

Produced by Alfred Lion

Originally released as Blue Note BLP 1542

"In preparing these hi def remasters, we were very conscientious about maintaining the feel of the original releases while adding a previously unattainable transparency and depth. It now sounds like you've set up your chaise lounge right in the middle of Rudy Van Gelder's studio!" - Blue Note President, Don Was.

Sonny Rollins' first outing for Blue Note was recorded at that label's last session of 1956. The album features Rollins playing with Gene Ramey (bass), Max Roach (drums), Donald Byrd (trumpet), and Wynton Kelly (piano).