Sonny Rollins and the Big Brass

by Sonny Rollins

Sonny Rollins and the Big Brass cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1958
  • Label: MetroJazz
  • Country: United States
  • Community rating: 3.56/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Experimenting beyond his usual small-group format, the tenor giant tackles half of this record backed by a muscular big band arranged by Ernie Wilkins. The remainder features an adventurous, unaccompanied solo saxophone track that highlights his unparalleled improvisational architecture and harmonic confidence.

Genres

Descriptors: improvisation, melodic, instrumental

Tracklist

  1. "Daylie" Double
  2. Pennies From Heaven
  3. You're Mine You
  4. Turnpike (Alternate Master)
  5. It Could Happen To You
  6. Groovin'
  7. Portrait Of Jennie
  8. Viscosity
  9. Time After Time
  10. Capri (Alternate Master)

Credits

  • J.J. Johnson - primary artist, trombone, written-by
  • Charles Mingus - bass
  • Paul Chambers - bass
  • Percy Heath - bass
  • Sabu Martinez - congas [conga drum]
  • Kenny Clarke - drums
  • Horace Silver - piano
  • John Lewis - piano

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