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VA - The Soul Of Jazz, Vol. 1 (1995)

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VA - The Soul Of Jazz, Vol. 1 (1995)

Various Artists - The Soul Of Jazz, Volume 1 (1995)
EAC | FLAC | Tracks (Cue&Log) ~ 377 Mb | Scans ~ 58 Mb
Label: Gitanes Jazz Productions/Verve | # 525 558-2 | Time: 01:00:50
Jazz, Soul-Jazz, Hard Bop, Post-Bop, Latin Jazz, Crossover Jazz

What you see is what you get, an excellent little compilation of the various faces of soul-jazz as presented by the Verve label with their amazing array of artists from Hugh Masekela to Willie Bobo and Herbie Mann on the one hand, and Dizzy Gillespie, Jon Hendricks (in an outstanding reading of Herbie Hancock's "Watermelon Man") the Heath Brothers, and Teddy Edwards on the other. The track list is wonderfully varied, too: there's a smoking version of Hancock's "Cantaloupe Island" by Masekela, a pair by Jimmy Smith, and a big band – a new entry by the acid jazz group the James Taylor Quartet, but they get it deep; and Wynton Kelly goes deep into soul and blues with "Escapade." Anyway you cut it, it comes out great.

Miles Davis - Bags' Groove (1957) Analogue Productions’ Prestige Mono Series, Remastered 2014

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Miles Davis - Bags' Groove (1957) Analogue Productions’ Prestige Mono Series, Remastered 2014

Miles Davis - Bags' Groove (1957)
Mastered by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio, 2014
EAC | FLAC | Tracks (Cue&Log) ~ 250 Mb | Mp3 (CBR320) ~ 139 Mb | Scans included
Label: Analogue Productions, Prestige | # CPRJ 7109 SA | Time: 00:46:21
Bop, Hard Bop, Trumpet Jazz

Hybrid Mono SACD for sale individually and as part of Analogue Productions’ Prestige Mono Series, Mini "old style" gatefold jacket packaging. There are a multitude of reasons why Bags' Groove remains a cornerstone of the post-bop genre. Of course there will always be the lure of the urban myth surrounding the Christmas Eve 1954 session – featuring Thelonious Monk – which is documented on the two takes of the title track. There are obviously more tangible elements, such as Davis' practically telepathic runs with Sonny Rollins (tenor sax). Or Horace Silver's (piano) uncanny ability to provide a stream of chord progressions that supply a second inconspicuous lead without ever overpowering. Indeed, Davis' choice of former Dizzy Gillespie Orchestra and concurrent Modern Jazz Quartet members Milt Jackson (vibes), Kenny Clarke (drums), and Percy Heath (bass) is obviously well-informed.

Abbey Lincoln - That's Him! (1957) Japanese Remastered Reissue 1999

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Abbey Lincoln - That's Him! (1957) Japanese Remastered Reissue 1999

Abbey Lincoln - That's Him! (1957) Japanese Remastered Reissue 1999
EAC | FLAC | Tracks (Cue&Log) ~ 268 Mb | Mp3 (CBR320) ~ 166 Mb | Scans included
Genre: Jazz, Vocal Jazz | Label: Riverside/Victor | # VICJ-60354 | Time: 00:52:03

Singer Abbey Lincoln's second recording, and her first for Riverside, finds her accompanied by quite an all-star roster: tenor saxophonist Sonny Rollins, trumpeter Kenny Dorham, pianist Wynton Kelly, bassist Paul Chambers, and drummer Max Roach. Even this early, she was already a major jazz singer with a style of her own. Lincoln was careful from this point on to only interpret lyrics that she believed in. Her repertoire has a few superior standards (including several songs such as "I Must Have That Man!" and "Don't Explain" that are closely associated with Billie Holiday) plus Oscar Brown, Jr.'s "Strong Man" and Phil Moore's "Tender as a Rose"; she takes the latter unaccompanied. "Don't Explain" is slightly unusual in that Paul Chambers is absent and Wynton Kelly makes an extremely rare appearance on bass. All three of Abbey Lincoln's Riverside albums are well worth the listen.

Sonny Rollins - The Complete Prestige Recordings [Recorded 1949-1956, 7CD Box Set] (1992)

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Sonny Rollins - The Complete Prestige Recordings [Recorded 1949-1956, 7CD Box Set] (1992)

Sonny Rollins - The Complete Prestige Recordings [Recorded 1949-1956, 7CD Box Set] (1992)
EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks+.cue+log) - 2,39 GB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps (LAME 3.93) - 1,17 GB | Covers - 524 MB
Genre: Jazz, Bop, Hard Bop | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: Prestige Records (7PCD-4407-2)

This seven-CD box set lives up to its title, reissuing in chronological order all of tenor saxophonist Sonny Rollins' recordings for Prestige. Dating mostly from 1951-1956, these valuable performances find Rollins developing from a promising player to a potential giant; many of his best recordings would take place a year or two after this program ends. In addition to his own sessions, Rollins is featured with trombonist J.J. Johnson, on four dates with Miles Davis, and on sessions led by Thelonious Monk and trumpeter Art Farmer. Among the other musicians participating are trumpeters Kenny Dorham and Clifford Brown; pianists John Lewis, Kenny Drew, Horace Silver, Elmo Hope, Ray Bryant, Red Garland, and Tommy Flanagan…

Miles Davis, Sonny Rollins - The Classic Prestige Sessions 1951-1956 (2009) 2CD

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Miles Davis, Sonny Rollins - The Classic Prestige Sessions 1951-1956 (2009) 2CD

Miles Davis, Sonny Rollins - The Classic Prestige Sessions 1951-1956 (2009) 2CD
EAC | FLAC | Tracks (Cue&Log) ~ 561 Mb | Mp3 (CBR320) ~ 303 Mb | Scans ~ 40 Mb | 02:11:38
Bop, Hard Bop, Cool, Modal Jazz | Label: Prestige | # 0888072314610

The Classic Prestige Sessions 1951-1956 collects all of the sides recorded by trumpeter Miles Davis and tenor saxophonist Sonny Rollins for Prestige during their time together as young players in New York City. Both musicians were just past their formative years during this period, having broken free from the heavy sway of their bop elders – especially alto saxophonist Charlie Parker, who appears here in several classic cuts originally released on Collector's Items. Both Davis and Rollins were expanding the bop mold and beginning to discover their own sound. Davis had already made his mark with the innovative West Coast jazz masterpiece Birth of the Cool and was further developing his romantic and cerebral minimalism. Similarly, Rollins was quickly becoming the heir to Parker's throne as the most searching and muscular saxophonist on the scene. The dichotomy of their sounds made Davis and Rollins a perfect rub as jazz partners and these recordings helped foreshadow and define such future jazz movements as hard bop, post-bop, and even free jazz.

Sonny Rollins - Three Classic Albums (2012) 2CD

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Sonny Rollins - Three Classic Albums (2012) 2CD

Sonny Rollins - Three Classic Albums (2012) 2CD
EAC | FLAC | Tracks (Cue&Log) ~ 635 Mb | Mp3 (CBR320) ~ 262 Mb | Scans ~ 30 Mb
Jazz, Hard Bop, Post-Bop | Label: Real Gone Jazz | # RGJCD219 | Time: 01:55:09

Two CD set containing three remastered albums from the legendary American jazz tenor saxophonist who is widely recognized as one of the most important and influential jazz musicians. Includes the albums: 'Freedom Suite' (1958), 'A Night at the Village Vanguard' (1957), 'Newk's Time' (1957).

Sonny Rollins - The Bridge (1962) [Reissue 1994]

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Sonny Rollins - The Bridge (1962) [Reissue 1994]

Sonny Rollins - The Bridge (1962) [Reissue 1994]
EAC Rip | FLAC (image+.cue+log) - 234 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps (LAME 3.93) - 95 MB | Covers - 10 MB
Genre: Jazz, Bop, Hard Bop | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: RCA/BMG (74321192782)

Tenor saxophonist Sonny Rollins' first recording after ending a surprising three-year retirement found the great saxophonist sounding very similar to how he had played in 1959, although he would soon start investigating freer forms. In a pianoless quartet with guitarist Jim Hall, bassist Bob Cranshaw, and drummer Ben Riley, Rollins explores four standards (including "Without a Song" and "God Bless the Child") plus two fiery originals, highlighted by the title cut. The interplay between Rollins and Hall is consistently impressive, making this set a near-classic and a very successful comeback.

Sonny Rollins - Go West!: The Contemporary Records Albums (2023)

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Sonny Rollins - Go West!: The Contemporary Records Albums (2023)

Sonny Rollins - Go West!: The Contemporary Records Albums (2023)
EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks, cue, log) - 740 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps - 298 MB
2:10:27 | Jazz | Label: Craft Recordings

Craft Recordings announces the release of Go West!: The Contemporary Records Albums, a new 3-LP, 3-CD and digital collection that explores Sonny Rollins’ output for Lester Koenig’s revered Los Angeles jazz label. Newly cut from the original analog tapes by GRAMMY®-winning engineer (and former Contemporary Records studio employee) Bernie Grundman, the 20-track set presents two classic albums from the legendary saxophonist’s catalog: Way Out West (recorded in March 1957) and Sonny Rollins and the Contemporary Leaders (October 1958). Adding additional context are six alternate takes, culled from both albums. Originally released in 1986 on the long-out-of-print compilation album Contemporary Alternate Takes, these tracks allow listeners to hear Rollins and his fellow musicians develop such iconic recordings as “Way Out West” and “Come, Gone."

Sonny Rollins - After The Bridge [Recorded 1964] (1981) [Japanese Edition 2014] (Repost)

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Sonny Rollins - After The Bridge [Recorded 1964] (1981) [Japanese Edition 2014] (Repost)

Sonny Rollins - After The Bridge [Recorded 1964] (1981) [Japanese Edition 2014]
EAC Rip | FLAC (image+.cue+log) - 477 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps (LAME 3.93) - 195 MB | Covers - 35 MB
Genre: Jazz, Hard Bop | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: Sony Music (SICP 4192~3)

Rare work from the RCA years of Sonny Rollins - all recorded during the time of his groundbreaking albums for the label in the early 60s, but never issued until this much later Japanese package! The title is quite apt - as the whole set really shows the development that Rollins brought to his music in the years after his classic album The Bridge - that open, freely expressive sound that took his already-great approach to tenor and really pushed it into something new - a bold, fresh style for the 60s that was full of power and freedom, but which took a very different direction than the music of John Coltrane or Archie Shepp. Music runs from bop standards to more thoughtful compositions - and even in the mellow moments, Rollins is really mindblowing - working in small group settings with players who include Herbie Hancock on piano, Jim Hall on guitar, Thad Jones on cornet, and either Ron Carter or David Izenzon on bass.

Sonny Rollins & Heikki Sarmanto Trio - Live at Finlandia Hall, Helsinki 1972 (2023)

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Sonny Rollins & Heikki Sarmanto Trio - Live at Finlandia Hall, Helsinki 1972 (2023)

Sonny Rollins & Heikki Sarmanto Trio - Live at Finlandia Hall, Helsinki 1972 (2023)
EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks+log+.cue) | 01:00:51 | 310 Mb
Jazz, Hard Bop | Label: Svart Records

Svart Records proudly presents Sonny Rollins with the Heikki Sarmanto trio, in an extremely rare live performance at Finland Festival in the summer of 1972. Available for the first time, fifty years after it was initially recorded, this incredible show features Sarmanto on the Fender Rhodes electric piano, his brother Pekka Sarmanto on bass and Esko Rosnell on drums. Legend of American Jazz, “Saxophone Colossus” Sonny Rollins hand-picked Heikki Sarmanto and his Finnish trio for this night of improvisation and mutual respect that culminated in years of collaboration after.

Sonny Rollins - Live at Finlandia Hall, Helsinki 1972 (2023)

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Sonny Rollins - Live at Finlandia Hall, Helsinki 1972 (2023)

Sonny Rollins - Live at Finlandia Hall, Helsinki 1972 (2023)
WEB FLAC (tracks) - 304 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps - 141 MB
1:00:49 | Jazz | Label: Svart Records

Svart Records proudly presents Sonny Rollins with the Heikki Sarmanto trio, in an extremely rare live performance at Finland Festival in the summer of 1972. Available for the first time, fifty years after it was initially recorded, this incredible show features Sarmanto on the Fender Rhodes electric piano, his brother Pekka Sarmanto on bass and Esko Rosnell on drums. Legend of American Jazz, "Saxophone Colossus" Sonny Rollins hand picked Heikki Sarmanto and his Finnish trio for this night of improvisation and mutual respect that culminated in years of collaboration after. The music conjured throughout this live extravaganza is everything a Jazz aficionado could have hoped for, with extensive improvisations and incredible soloing by the musicians.

Sonny Rollins - Next Album (1972) {MSP9042}

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Sonny Rollins - Next Album (1972) {MSP9042}

Sonny Rollins - Next Album (1972) {MSP9042}
EAC 0.99pb5 | FLAC tracks level 8 | Cue+Log+M3U | Full Scans 300dpi | 227MB + 5% Recovery
MP3 CBR 320 Kbps | 103MB + 5% Recovery
Genre: Jazz, Post-Bop

Sonny Rollins first album after ending his six-year retirement is a particularly strong effort. The highpoint is a ten-minute version of "Skylark" that has a long unaccompanied section by the great tenor. Other memorable selections include "The Everywhere Calypso" and "Playing in the Yard." Rollins plays soprano on "Poinciana" and is heard using electronics (George Cables' electric piano) for the first time but this music is not all that different from what he was playing prior to his retirement.

Sonny Rollins - 3 Essential Albums (1958-1966) [3CD Box Set] (2017)

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Sonny Rollins - 3 Essential Albums (1958-1966) [3CD Box Set] (2017)

Sonny Rollins - 3 Essential Albums (1958-1966) [3CD Box Set] (2017)
EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks+.cue+log) - 831 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps (LAME 3.93) - 311 MB | Covers - 8 MB
Genre: Jazz, Hard Bop, Soundtrack | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: Universal Music/Verve (0600753764947)

Sonny Rollins And The Big Brass (1958), Sonny Rollins On Impulse! (1965), Alfie [OST] (1966).
Sonny Rollins And The Big Brass (1958). Big Brass is an appropiate name for the large ensemble arranged and conducted by Ernie Wilkins that accompanies the huge sound of Sonny Rollins. The energy within the leader's gospel-flavored shout "Grand Street" is considerable, while a swinging but no less powerful version of George & Ira Gershwin's "Who Cares" features a choice solo by guitarist Rene Thomas. Also added to this compilation are trio recordings with bassist Henry Grimes and drummer Specs Wright, including a brilliant leisurely stroll through "Manhattan," along with Rollins' tour de force unaccompanied tenor sax on "Body and Soul"…

Sonny Rollins - Ballads [Recorded 1956-1957] (2002)

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Sonny Rollins - Ballads [Recorded 1956-1957] (2002)

Sonny Rollins - Ballads [Recorded 1956-1957] (2002)
EAC Rip | FLAC (image+.cue+log) - 225 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps (LAME 3.93) - 99 MB | Covers - 41 MB
Genre: Jazz, Bop | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: Blue Note (7243 5 37562 2 2)

Blue Note has done an admirable job of collecting the mellow material of a number of classic players for its Ballads series. Sonny Rollins' entry, like the others, finds the tenor in a late-night mood. The disc begins and ends with intimate trios offering fine renditions of "I Can't Get Started" and "Softly As in a Morning Sunrise," both featuring bassist Wilbur Ware and drummer Elvin Jones. The openness of these two live recordings allows Rollins plenty of room to search and discover the right notes. There's a seven-minute version of Thelonious Monk's "Reflections" with Monk himself sitting in, and an adventurous take on "Decision" with trumpeter Donald Byrd, pianist Wynton Kelly, and drummer Max Roach. Certain choices, like "How Are Things in Glocca Morra?" from Finian's Rainbow, also show Rollins' willingness to search outside of the jazz world for good material…

Sonny Rollins - 5 Original Albums (1956-1957) [5CD Box Set] (2016)

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Sonny Rollins - 5 Original Albums (1956-1957) [5CD Box Set] (2016)

Sonny Rollins - 5 Original Albums (1956-1957) [5CD Box Set] (2016)
EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks+.cue+log) - 945 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps (LAME 3.93) - 416 MB | Covers - 172 MB
Genre: Jazz, Bop, Hard Bop | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: Prestige/Concord/Universal (08880 7236299)

Mid 50s genius from Sonny Rollins - 5 albums in a single set, all presented in LP-styled sleeves. Includes 'Worktime' (1956), 'With The Modern Jazz Quartet' (1956), 'Tenor Madness' (1956), 'Moving Out' (1956) and 'Saxaphone Colossus' (1957).
Worktime is a record that perfectly illustrates why Rollins was one of the greatest players on his horn for many decades running! There's a depth of tone on the record that rivals Coleman Hawkins or Lester Young - but a quickness of pace and imagination that shows a clear influence from Charlie Parker, and a deftness that few were bringing to the tenor at the time. The rhythm section here is super tight - and features Ray Bryant on piano, George Morrow on bass, and Max Roach on drums…