Sonny Rollins + 3 Explained

Sonny Rollins + 3
Type:	Album
Artist:	Sonny Rollins
Cover:	Sonny Rollins + 3.jpg
Released:	1996
Recorded:	August 30 & October 7, 1995
Genre:	Jazz
Length:	55:42
Label:	Milestone
Producer:	Sonny Rollins
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Sonny Rollins + 3 is an album by jazz saxophonist Sonny Rollins, released on the Milestone label in 1995, featuring performances by Rollins with Bob Cranshaw, Stephen Scott, Jack DeJohnette, Tommy Flanagan and Al Foster.^[1]

Reception

The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow states: "Rollins is in wonderful form, stretching out on two basic originals and five standards.... This studio set captures the excitement of a Sonny Rollins concert and is highly recommended."

Track listing

All compositions by Sonny Rollins except as indicated

1. "What a Difference a Day Made" (Stanley Adams, María Mendez Grever) - 10:05
2. "Biji" - 8:18
3. "They Say It's Wonderful" (Irving Berlin) - 6:15
4. "Mona Lisa" (Ray Evans, Jay Livingston) - 3:53
5. "Cabin in the Sky" (Vernon Duke, John Latouche) - 8:50
6. "H.S." - 6:17
7. "I've Never Been in Love Before" (Frank Loesser) - 12:19

• Recorded in New York City on August 30 (tracks 3 & 5) and October 7 (tracks 1, 2, 4, 6 & 7), 1995

Personnel

• Sonny Rollins - tenor saxophone
• Bob Cranshaw - electric bass
• Stephen Scott - piano (tracks 3 & 5)
• Jack DeJohnette - drums (tracks 3 & 5)
• Tommy Flanagan - piano (tracks 1, 2, 4, 6 & 7)
• Al Foster - drums (tracks 1, 2, 4, 6 & 7)

Notes and References

1. http://www.jazzdisco.org/sonny-rollins/catalog/#milestone-mcd-9250-2 Sonny Rollins discography