Sonny Rollins + 3
| Sonny Rollins + 3 | ||||
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| Studio album by Sonny Rollins | ||||
| Released | 1995 | |||
| Recorded | August 30 & October 7, 1995 | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 55:42 | |||
| Label | Milestone | |||
| Producer | George Avakian | |||
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Sonny Rollins + 3 is an album by jazz saxophonist Sonny Rollins, released on the Milestone label in 1995, featuring performances by Rollins with Bob Cranshaw, Stephen Scott (jazz pianist), Jack DeJohnette, Tommy Flanagan and Al Foster.[1]
Reception
| Professional ratings | |
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| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [2] |
The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow states: "Rollins is in wonderful form, stretching out on two basic originals and five standards.... This studio set captures the excitement of a Sonny Rollins concert and is highly recommended."[2]
Track listing
- All compositions by Sonny Rollins except as indicated
- "What a Difference a Day Made" (Stanley Adams, María Mendez Grever) - 10:05
- "Biji" - 8:18
- "They Say It's Wonderful" (Irving Berlin) - 6:15
- "Mona Lisa" (Ray Evans, Jay Livingston) - 3:53
- "Cabin in the Sky" (Vernon Duke, John Latouche) - 8:50
- "H.S." - 6:17
- "I've Never Been in Love Before" (Frank Loesser) - 12:19
- Recorded in New York on August 30 (tracks 3 & 5) and October 7 (tracks 1, 2, 4, 6 & 7), 1995
Personnel
- Sonny Rollins: tenor saxophone
- Bob Cranshaw: electric bass
- Stephen Scott: piano (tracks 3 & 5)
- Jack DeJohnette: drums (tracks 3 & 5)
- Tommy Flanagan: piano (tracks 1, 2, 4, 6 & 7)
- Al Foster: drums (tracks 1, 2, 4, 6 & 7)
References
- ↑ Sonny Rollins discography, accessed September 21, 2009.
- 1 2 Yanow, Scott. "Sonny Rollins + 3 > Review". Allmusic. Retrieved June 26, 2011.
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