Album · 1957

Sonny Rollins, Volume 1

Released: 1957
Label: Blue Note
Catalogue no.: BLP 1542
Tracklist: 5 tracks
Length: 41:00
Country: US

“Sonny Rollins, Volume 1” is an album by Sonny Rollins, released in 1957 on Blue Note. The original release has 5 tracks with a running time of 41:00. Jazz standards on the record include “Decision” and “How Are Things In Glocca Morra”. The line-up features Donald Byrd (trumpet), Gene Ramey (double bass), Max Roach (drums (drum set)), Sonny Rollins (tenor saxophone) and Wynton Kelly (piano).

Who played on Sonny Rollins, Volume 1

Donald Byrd trumpet all tracks
Gene Ramey double bass all tracks
Max Roach drums (drum set) all tracks
Sonny Rollins tenor saxophone all tracks
Wynton Kelly piano all tracks

Tracklist

1 Decision standard 8:03
2 Bluesnote 7:01
3 How Are Things in Glocca Morra? standard — Burton Lane 6:20
4 Plain Jane 10:00
5 Sonnysphere 9:36

Production

Alfred Lion producer
Rudy van Gelder recording

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Frequently asked questions

Who played on Sonny Rollins, Volume 1?

The line-up of Sonny Rollins, Volume 1 includes Donald Byrd (trumpet), Gene Ramey (double bass), Max Roach (drums (drum set)), Sonny Rollins (tenor saxophone) and Wynton Kelly (piano).

Which label released Sonny Rollins, Volume 1?

Sonny Rollins, Volume 1 was released in 1957 on Blue Note (BLP 1542).

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