On Impulse! marks a pivotal moment in jazz legend Sonny Rollins’ career, being his first album released on the iconic Impulse! label. Recorded in 1965 at Van Gelder Studios, this session features Rollins at his inventive best, joined by Ray Bryant, Walter Booker, and Mickey Roker for an inspired set of performances that balance energetic improvisation with soulful balladry.
Sparked by a vibrant opener and highlighted by Rollins' expressive saxophone tone, the album journeys through dynamic highs and intimate lows, all captured with the clarity and warmth characteristic of Van Gelder's engineering. For jazz fans and newcomers alike, On Impulse! stands as a testament to Rollins’ enduring artistry and remains essential listening from one of the genre’s giants.
- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Impulse!
- Genre: Jazz
- Release Date: 2019
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TRACKS
A1. On Green Dolphin Street
A2. Everything Happens To Me
B1. Hold 'Em Joe
B2. Blue Room
B3. Three Little Words
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