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A special two-record set compiling classic Prestige-era Sonny Rollins recordings, featuring an all-star lineup including John Coltrane, Thelonious Monk, Art Blakey, Clifford Brown, Red Garland, Paul Chambers, and more. This is a UK-manufactured Prestige pressing (RCA Ltd., London), originally issued in 1972 as a mono compilation.
This set captures Rollins across multiple sessions from the golden age of hard bop — fiery tenor exchanges, deep blues feeling, and landmark small-group interplay. For collectors, these early Prestige sides are foundational modern jazz recordings.
Genre:
Jazz – Hard Bop
Track Listing:
Side A
St. Thomas
Strode Rode
The Way You Look Tonight
Side B
Tenor Madness
Paradox
Valse Hot
Side C
Solid
Count Your Blessings Instead Of Sheep
Mambo Bounce
Side D
Newk’s Fadeaway
With A Song In My Heart
No Moe
When Your Lover Has Gone
Personnel (selected across sessions):
Sonny Rollins – Tenor Saxophone
John Coltrane – Tenor Saxophone
Thelonious Monk – Piano
Clifford Brown – Trumpet
Art Blakey – Drums
Red Garland – Piano
Paul Chambers – Bass
Roy Haynes – Drums
Kenny Dorham – Trumpet
Ray Bryant – Piano
Elmo Hope – Piano
Philly Joe Jones – Drums
The Modern Jazz Quartet
