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.
Why this album works
This album is significant for its seamless blend of traditional jazz standards with Rollins' innovative post-bop sensibilities, which helped to redefine the genre during the early 1960s. It received positive critical acclaim upon release, showcasing Rollins' ability to interpret classics while influencing countless musicians in the jazz scene that followed.
- Best for
- short, reflective listening sessions intimate emotional connections warm, soothing background ambiance
- 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
- 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 Autumn Nocturne 2:58
- 2 Night and Day Standout 3:07
- 3 Love Letters 3:25
- 4 My One and Only Love Standout 5:58
- 5 Three Little Words 2:14
- 6 Trav'lin' Light 4:07
- 7 I'll Be Seeing You Standout 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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