The Standard Sonny Rollins
34 min · 10 tracks · post-bop
A warm embrace of lyrical melodies and intricate harmonies unfolds through Rollins' masterful saxophone improvisations.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short, reflective listening sessions
- intimate emotional connections
- warm, soothing background ambiance
- gentle melodic explorations
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1962, 'The Standard Sonny Rollins' came during a prolific period for Rollins, following his acclaimed albums 'The Bridge' (1962) and 'Way Out West' (1957). At this point, he was solidifying his status as one of the foremost tenor saxophonists in jazz, exploring more mainstream standards while still infusing his unique improvisational style.
- Stylistic neighbors
- John Coltrane· Ornette Coleman· Wayne Shorter
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Autumn Nocturne 2:58
- 2 Night and Day 3:07
- 3 Love Letters 3:25
- 4 My One and Only Love 5:58
- 5 Three Little Words 2:14
- 6 Trav'lin' Light 4:07
- 7 I'll Be Seeing You 1:35
- 8 My Ship 4:10
- 9 It Could Happen to You 4:17
- 10 Long Ago (And Far Away) 2:47
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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