Sonny Rollins with the Modern Jazz Quartet
Sonny Rollins · 1956
36 min · 13 tracks · post-bop
A vibrant interplay of saxophone and piano, blending rhythmic precision with emotional depth in a post-bop landscape.
Why this album works
This album is significant for its innovative blend of Rollins's improvisational style with the polished sophistication of the Modern Jazz Quartet. It received positive reviews upon release and continues to influence jazz musicians, showcasing the seamless integration of different jazz styles during the post-bop era.
- Best for
- short, immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys atmospheric background focus
- Context
- By 1956, Sonny Rollins had already established himself as a leading figure in jazz, with this album being his first collaboration with the Modern Jazz Quartet. Following his critically acclaimed album 'Way Out West' in 1957, he was transitioning into more diverse musical expressions, demonstrating his versatility as an artist.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Dave Brubeck· Bing Crosby· Ella Fitzgerald· Aretha Franklin· Ray Charles· Chet Atkins· Andy Williams· Dean Martin
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Stopper Standout 2:55
- 2 Almost Like Being in Love 3:22
- 3 No Moe 3:28
- 4 In a Sentimental Mood Standout 3:17
- 5 Scoops 2:12
- 6 With a Song in My Heart 3:05
- 7 Newk’s Fadeaway Standout 3:09
- 8 Time on My Hands 2:39
- 9 This Love of Mine 2:23
- 10 Shadrack 2:31
- 11 On a Slow Boat to China 2:38
- 12 Mambo Bounce 2:21
- 13 I Know 2:30
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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