Sonny Rollins [Prestige] (1972)

About this title: This budget compilation was originally released on double LP in 1972, as part of a series of compilations by Prestige in the 1970s. It was issued during Sonny Rollins' second period of self-imposed exile. The first occurred between 1959 and 1962, when Rollins recorded a dizzying number of sets under his own name, and as a featured guest with other notables. The latter retirement was between 1966-1972, after East Broadway Run Down for Impulse! and Next Album for Milestone. The 13 tunes collected here are completely remastered by Joe Tarantino. They were recorded between 1951 and 1956, and are ... read more

Tracks:

1. St. Thomas
2. Strode Rode
3. The Way You Look Tonight
4. Tenor Madness
5. Paradox
6. Valse Hot
7. Solid
8. Count Your Blessings
9. Mambo Bounce
10. Newk's Fadeaway
11. With a Song in My Heart
12. No Moe
13. When Your Lover Has Gone

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