Description
The Saxophone ColossusSonny Rollinshad already recorded three Blue Note studio dates forAlfred LionSonny Rollins,Sonny Rollins, Vol. 2, andNewks Timeby the time he walked down the stairs of theVillage Vanguardon November 3, 1957 to record his first-ever live album, as well as the first-ever live album to be recorded at the iconic New York City jazz club:A Night at the Village Vanguard. Rollins tour-de-force live trio album was predominantly captured at the evening set featuring Wilbur Ware on bass and Elvin Jones on drums with two pieces coming from the afternoon set featuring Donald Bailey on bass and Pete La Roca on drums.This expanded 3-LPTone Poet Vinyl EditionofA Night at the Village Vanguard: The Complete Mastersmarks the first time Rollins complete recorded performances from the Vanguard are available in a single vinyl package.
Produced for release by Joe Harley, the vinyl is all-analog and cut directly from Rudy Van Gelders newly discovered and never-before-used original 7.5ips master tapes by Kevin Gray. Pressed on 180g vinyl at RTI, the three LPs come packaged in a deluxe tip-on trifold jacket which includes a booklet with never-before-seen photos by Francis Wolff; insightful essays by esteemed critics Nate Chinen and Bob Blumenthal; an excerpt from Aidan Levys authoritative Rollins biography Saxophone Colossuswhich provides a riveting behind-the-scenes account of the volatile circumstances surrounding the recording; and a fascinating new interview with Rollins himself reflecting upon the album in conversation with Blue Note President Don Was. via Label
Label: Blue Note
Series: Blue Note Tone Poet Series
Format: 3x Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, 180g, Gatefold
Country: US
Reissued: 2024 / Original Release: Dec 1957
Genre: Jazz
Style: Hard Bop, Bop
File under: Blue Note Tone Poet Series
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