With The Modern Jazz Quartet

by Sonny Rollins

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  • Type: Compilation
  • Released: 1956
  • Label: Prestige
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 36:50
  • Community rating: 3.75/5 from 4 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

This early Prestige compilation features the saxophonist backed by the distinguished quartet on one session, and a different rhythm section on another. The album captures his formidable, thematic approach to improvisation as he began establishing himself as a leading voice in hard bop.

Genres

Descriptors: Ballad, acoustic, improvisation, instrumental

Tracklist

  1. The Stopper (2:56)
  2. Almost Like Being In Love (3:23)
  3. No Moe (3:29)
  4. In A Sentimental Mood (3:17)
  5. Scoops (2:13)
  6. With A Song In My Heart (3:06)
  7. Newk's Fadeaway (3:11)
  8. Time On My Hands (You In My Arms) (2:41)
  9. This Love Of Mine (2:24)
  10. Shadrack (2:32)
  11. On A Slow Boat To China (2:39)
  12. Mambo Bounce (2:22)
  13. I Know (2:32)

Credits

  • Various - primary artist
  • Geoff Stephens - lyrics by
  • Tony Macaulay - music by
  • Albert Hammond - lyrics by
  • Michael Hazlewood - music by
  • Adamo - written-by
  • Paul Anka - written-by

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