Sonny Rollins with the Modern Jazz Quartet spotlights the tenor saxophone legend at the dawn of his career, performing alongside jazz heavyweights like Art Blakey, Kenny Drew, and members of the Modern Jazz Quartet. Recorded between 1951 and 1953, these sessions capture Rollins' raw inventiveness and powerful swing, as he explores lively originals and classic standards with expressive mastery.
This remastered edition brings out the vibrant interplay and rhythmic drive that laid the foundation for Rollins' future triumphs, from joyful hard bop workouts to soulful ballads. Perfect for jazz aficionados, the album showcases the early artistry of Rollins and his contemporaries at a defining moment in modern jazz history.
- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Original Jazz Classics
- Genre: Jazz
- Release Date: 2010
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TRACKS
A1. The Stopper
A2. Almost Like Being In Love
A3. No Moe
A4. In A Sentimental Mood
A5. Scoops
A6. With A Song In My Heart
B1. Newk's Fadeaway
B2. Time On My Hands
B3. This Love Of Mine
B4. Shadrack
B5. On A Slow Boat To China
B6. Mambo Bounce
B7. I Know
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