Sonny Rollins on Impulse! (1965)

About this title: In 1965 and 1966 tenor giant Sonny Rollins issued three albums for the Impulse label. They would be his last until 1972 when he re-emerged on the scene from a self-imposed retirement. This date is significant for the manner in which Rollins attacks five standards with a quartet that included pianist Ray Bryant, bassist Walter Booker and drummer Mickey Roker. Rollins, who's been recording for RCA and its Bluebird subsidiary, had spent the previous three years (after emerging from his first retirement) concentrating on standards and focusing deeply on intimate, intricate aspects of melody and ... read more

Tracks:

1. On Green Dolphin Street [Kaper/Washington]
2. Everything Happens to Me [Adair/Dennis]
3. Hold 'Em Joe [Thomas]
4. The Blue Room [Rodgers/Hart]
5. Three Little Words [Ruby/Kalmar]

Note: This is a general synopsis. Each listing is further described below.