Sonny Rollins mostly sticks to standard ballads on this excellent CD which finds him joined by trombonist Clifton Anderson, pianist Tommy Flanagan, bassist Bob Cranshaw, drummer Jack DeJohnette and, on two selections, a five-piece brass choir arranged by Jimmy Heath. Comfortable and occasionally passionate music by one of the classic tenor-saxophonists.
Personnel
Sonny Rollins: tenor saxophone Clifton Anderson: trombone Tommy Flanagan: piano Bob Cranshaw: electric bass Jack DeJohnette: drums Jon Faddis, Byron Stripling: flugelhorn (tracks 1 & 7) Alex Brofsky: french horn (tracks 1 & 7) Bob Stewart: tuba (tracks 1 & 7) Jimmy Heath: arranger, conductor (tracks 1 & 7) |