Sonny Rollins and the Contemporary Leaders
Sonny Rollins · 1958
59 min · 11 tracks · post-bop
A sophisticated blend of post-bop improvisation with lush melodies and intricate arrangements.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for relaxed listening
- intricate arrangements for detail lovers
- balanced progression through melodies
- thoughtful background for conversations
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking fast-paced excitement
- prefer short, standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1958, this album marked a transitional point for Sonny Rollins, following his acclaimed works in the mid-1950s. At this stage, Rollins was seeking to refine his sound while collaborating with prominent contemporary musicians, showcasing his adaptability as a leading saxophonist.
- Stylistic neighbors
- John Coltrane· Ornette Coleman· Wayne Shorter
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I’ve Told Ev’ry Little Star 5:27
- 2 I’ve Found a New Baby 3:40
- 3 Rock-A-Bye Your Baby With a Dixie Melody 4:54
- 4 You 4:17
- 5 How High the Moon 7:45
- 6 Alone Together 6:00
- 7 In the Chapel in the Moonlight 6:42
- 8 The Song Is You 5:48
- 9 You (alternate take) 4:28
- 10 I’ve Found a New Baby (alternate take) 4:26
- 11 The Song Is You (alternate take) 6:14
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