Go West!: The Contemporary Records Albums brings together Sonny Rollins' legendary sessions for Contemporary Records, capturing a pivotal moment in jazz history. Showcasing his trailblazing tenor saxophone alongside the masterful interplay of Shelly Manne and Ray Brown, these recordings highlight Rollins' ability to evoke vast, cinematic spaces while exploring both revered standards and inventive originals.
This 3 LP boxset features an expanded booklet with new liner notes and a revealing interview by GRAMMY Award-winning music historian Ashley Kahn, providing deeper insight into Rollins' West Coast journey. A must-have for jazz enthusiasts, the collection underscores Rollins' creative brilliance and the adventurous spirit that defined this remarkable era of his career.
- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Craft Recordings
- Genre: Jazz
- Release Date: 06/23/2023
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TRACKS
A1. I'm An Old Cowhand
A2. Solitude
A3. Come, Gone
B1. Wagon Wheels
B2. There Is No Greater Love
B3. Way Out West
C1. I've Told Ev'ry Little Star
C2. Rock-A-Bye Your Baby With A Dixie Melody
C3. How High The Moon
C4. You
D1. I've Found A New Baby
D2. Alone Together
D3. In The Chapel In The Moonlight
D4. The Song Is You
E1. I'm An Old Cowhand (Alternate Take)
E2. Come, Gone (Alternate Take)
F1. Way Out West (Alternate Take)
F2. The Song Is You (Alternate Take)
F3. You (Alternate Take)
F4. I've Found A New Baby (Alternate Take)
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