

Even on the more relaxed tempo of "There Are Such Things," Rollins' exploration of the changes combines a classic tenor's warm breathy tone with a bebopper's determination to leave no possibility unconsidered. Rollins and Roach also work off of each other to great effect on "Raincheck," trading fours on this imaginative selection from the from the Billy Strayhorn catalog. 1 Reception The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow states: 'The enjoyable outing may not be essential, but it is a strong effort. He takes his first chorus on "Show Business" with only bassist George Morrow for support, then when the drums come in, he blows ferocious double-time before giving way to Roach's extremely musical solo. Work Time is an album by jazz saxophonist Sonny Rollins, recorded for the Prestige label, featuring performances by Rollins with Ray Bryant, George Morrow, and Max Roach. Tenor Madness was the recording that, once and for all, established Newk as one of the premier tenor saxophonists, an accolade that in retrospect, has continued. Not that the tenorist needs much spurring - he comes flying out of the gate on the opening tune, "There's No Business Like Show Business" and doesn't let up for the duration of the session. At a time when he was a member of the legendary Clifford Brown/Max Roach sextet, Sonny Rollins was still the apple fallen not too far from the tree of Miles Davis. Nicknamed 'Newk,' he served early apprenticeships with bop masters. Sonny Rollins - Worktime Vinyl WAXTIME - 771996 Jazz Limited Edition, Remastered, 180gr vinyl 8436542017329. His fluid and harmonically innovative ideas and easily accessible sound have influenced generations of players. Roach is on hand in the drummer's seat, spurring Rollins along every step of the way. Sonny Rollins is the most enduring tenor saxophonist of the bebop and hard bop eras, but also one of the greatest jazz saxophonists of all time. Pianist Ray Bryant's playing is also impeccable throughout.After he was coaxed out of seclusion in Chicago to replace Harold Land in the Clifford Brown/ Max Roach quintet in 1954, this 1955 release was Sonny Rollins' first album as a leader since the conclusion of his first self-imposed sabbatical. He takes his first chorus on "Show Business" with only bassist George Morrow for support, then when the drums come in, he blows ferocious double-time before giving way to Roach's extremely musical solo. Not that the tenorist needs much spurring - he comes flying out of the gate on the opening tune, "There's No Business Like Show Business" and doesn't let up for the duration of the session. He was a recipient of the prestigious Polar. Johnson, Bud Powell, and Thelonious Monk. He has worked with greats such as Miles Davis, Art Taylor, J.J.
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Roach is on hand in the drummer's seat, spurring Rollins along every step of the way. Official website Sonny Rollins Biography and Interview on the American Academy of Achievement Full discography available at Papers by Sonny. Profile: Sonny Rollins (born September 7, 1930, New York City, New York, USA) is an American jazz tenor saxophonist, widely recognized as one of the most important and influential jazz musicians. After he was coaxed out of seclusion in Chicago to replace Harold Land in the Clifford Brown/ Max Roach quintet in 1954, this 1955 release was Sonny Rollins' first album as a leader since the conclusion of his first self-imposed sabbatical. Ever since Sonny Rollins signed with Milestone in the mid-1970s, critics who prefer his earlier work have complained that Rollins sidemen are not worthy of him.
