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Sonny Rollins - 3 Essential Albums (1958-1966) [3CD Box Set] (2017) Music

Posted by gribovar at May 2, 2023

Sonny Rollins - 3 Essential Albums (1958-1966) [3CD Box Set] (2017)
EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks+.cue+log) - 831 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps (LAME 3.93) - 311 MB | Covers - 8 MB
Genre: Jazz, Hard Bop, Soundtrack | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: Universal Music/Verve (0600753764947)

Sonny Rollins And The Big Brass (1958), Sonny Rollins On Impulse! (1965), Alfie [OST] (1966).
Sonny Rollins And The Big Brass (1958). Big Brass is an appropiate name for the large ensemble arranged and conducted by Ernie Wilkins that accompanies the huge sound of Sonny Rollins. The energy within the leader's gospel-flavored shout "Grand Street" is considerable, while a swinging but no less powerful version of George & Ira Gershwin's "Who Cares" features a choice solo by guitarist Rene Thomas. Also added to this compilation are trio recordings with bassist Henry Grimes and drummer Specs Wright, including a brilliant leisurely stroll through "Manhattan," along with Rollins' tour de force unaccompanied tenor sax on "Body and Soul"…

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Sonny Rollins - On Impulse! (1965) [Reissue 2011] (Repost) Music

Posted by gribovar at June 26, 2019

In 1965 and 1966 tenor giant Sonny Rollins issued three albums for the Impulse label. They would be his last until 1972 when he re-emerged on the scene from a self-imposed retirement. This date is significant for the manner in which Rollins attacks five standards with a quartet that included pianist Ray Bryant, bassist Walter Booker and drummer Mickey Roker. Rollins, who's been recording for RCA and its Bluebird subsidiary, had spent the previous three years (after emerging from his first retirement) concentrating on standards and focusing deeply on intimate, intricate aspects of melody and harmony. He inverts the approach here, and digs deeply into pulse and rhythm and leaving melody to take care of itself…

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Sonny Rollins - Complete Sonny Rollins in Japan (2CD Japan Edition) (1973/2018) Music

Posted by Domestos at Jan. 20, 2019

Sonny Rollins - Complete Sonny Rollins in Japan (2CD Japan Edition) (1973/2018)
EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks+.cue, log) ~ 305.09 Mb + 356.70 Mb + 13.66 Mb (Scans) | 01:44:42
Post-Bop | Label: JVC Kenwood Victor Entertainment Corp. - VICJ-70051~2

The listing shows a CD cover with the word "Complete" in the title. The listing also mentions that there are 2 CDs in the package. I ordered a copy from a seller and received a one CD version of the latest Japanese printing (2004). The two CD version does exist and includes versions of "God Bless the Child" and "Hold 'em Joe". The original single CD version includes "Powaii", "St. Thomas", "Alfie" and "Moritat" for around 45 minutes of music.

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Jay Hoggard - The Little Tiger (1991) {Muse Records} Music

Posted by tiburon at Aug. 29, 2021

Jay Hoggard - The Little Tiger (1991) {Muse Records}
EAC 1.0b2 | FLAC tracks level 8 | Cue+Log+M3U | Full Scans 300dpi | 284MB + 5% Recovery
MP3 CBR 320 Kbps | 123MB + 5% Recovery
Genre: Jazz, Post-Bop

Vibraphonist Jay Hoggard gained his initial recognition for his playing in avant-garde and adventurous settings. By the late 80s, Hoggard had decided to explore hard bop and straight-ahead jazz. On this out of print but worthy CD, the vibraphonist recalls Bobby Hutcherson and Milt Jackson in spots, swinging on a variety of originals, Stevie Wonder's "You And I" and "Sonny's Themes" (which covers Sonny Rollins' "Alfie" and "Sonnymoon for Two"). The young Benny Green is a major asset on piano, bassist Marcus McLaurine and drummer Yoron Israel are excellent in support, and Hoggard's songs are full of variety and color.

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