Volume 1 (1956) 8211 Classic Vinyl Series

After Sonny Rollins first Blue Note appearance with Bud Powell in 1949, the saxophonist returned to make his label debut as a leader in 1956. Volume 1 was classic Rollins with hard-swinging originals plus a tender ballad that showcase his robust sound and limitless improvisational creativity with a quintet featuring Donald Byrd, Wynton Kelly, Gene Ramey, and Max Roach.This Blue Note Classic Vinyl Edition is mono, all-analog, mastered by Kevin Gray from the original master tapes, and pressed on 180g vinyl at Optimal. Side A1. Decision2. Bluesnote3. How Are Things In Glocca Morra Side B1. Plain Jane2. Sonnysphere Sonny Rollins (sax); Donald Byrd (trumpet); Wynton Kelly (piano); Gene Ramey (bass); Max Roach (drums)