Sonny Rollins - Volume 1 (2025 Re-Issue)

This is a pre-order item and is expected 21st February 2025.

After Sonny Rollins’ first Blue Note appearance with Bud Powell in 1949, the saxophonist returned to make his label debut as a leader in 1956. Volume 1 was classic Rollins with hard-swinging originals plus a tender ballad that showcase his robust sound and limitless improvisational creativity with a quintet featuring Donald Byrd, Wynton Kelly, Gene Ramey, and Max Roach.

This Blue Note Classic Vinyl Edition is mono, all-analog, mastered by Kevin Gray from the original master tapes, and pressed on 180g vinyl at Optimal.

TRACKLISTING

Side A: 
Decision
Bluesnote
How Are Things In Glocca Morra

Side B:
Plain Jane
Sonnysphere

PRODUCT DETAILS

Artist:  Sonny Rollins
Label:  Blue Note
Condition:  New 
Genre:  Jazz
Format:  Vinyl LP
Cat Number:  6514966
Released:  21st February 2025