Softly As In A Morning Sunrise (alternate take) (7:16)
What Is This Thing Called Love (13:31)
All The Things You Are (6:37)
Woody 'N You (8:39)
Four (8:40)
I'll Remember April (9:37)
Get Happy (8:44)
Get Happy (short version) (4:32)
Review: Sonny Rollins' Night At The Village Vanguard: The Complete Masters is a jazz treasure trove capturing the great man's legendary performances at the iconic New York venue. This comprehensive collection showcases him at the peak of his improvisational prowess and delivering electrifying saxophone solos backed by a stellar ensemble. From the pulsating rhythms of 'A Night In Tunisia' to the introspective melodies of 'I've Got You Under My Skin,' each track shows just how unique he was when it came to improvisation and jazz innovation. The remastered recordings offer pristine sound quality, allowing listeners to experience the vibrant energy of Rollins' live performances with unparalleled clarity.
I've Told Ev'ry Little Star (LP2: Sonny Rollins & The Contemporary Leaders) (5:28)
Rock-A-Bye Your Baby With A Dixie Melody (4:49)
How High The Moon (7:44)
You (4:25)
I've Found A New Baby (3:39)
Alone Together (5:59)
In The Chapel In The Moonlight (6:43)
The Song Is You (5:43)
I'm An Old Cowhand (alternate take - LP3: Contemporary alternate takes) (10:01)
Come, Gone (alternate take) (10:30)
Way Out West (alternate take) (6:37)
The Song Is You (alternate take) (6:15)
You (alternate take) (4:13)
I've Found A New Baby (alternate take) (4:20)
Review: ***B-STOCK: Missing obi-strip***
This triple pack box set from Craft Recordings takes a look at legendary jazz saxophonist Sonny Rollins and his run for Lester Koenig's revered Los Angeles label Go West. As well as presenting seminal albums Way Out West and Sonny Rollins and the Contemporary Leaders in full, this collection also presents six additional alternative takes from both album sessions, allowing listeners to hear the development of such iconic recordings as 'Come, Gone'. With additional liner notes from noted music historian Ashley Kahn and an interview with Rollins from 2021, this is an authoritative look at a true legend in the legacy of jazz.
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