Release Date: 1/01/1996
Recording Date: 11/1996
Tracks: 19
Length: 00:19:43 Hrs
Label: Milestone
Type: CD
- Genre/Styles
- Post-Bop, Hard Bop, Jazz Instrument, Saxophone Jazz
Album Tracks (19)
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What the Critics Say
Sonny Rollins' Milestone period, which resulted in 20 separate recordings from 1972-96, has been much maligned by dissatisfied jazz critics who feel the great tenor's later output has not been on the same level as his earlier work. Although there have been a few inconsistent sets during the time, the best of Rollins' records from those years ranks with his finest of all time. This two-CD set has 19 selections taken from 13 of the albums, mixing together diverse originals with classic versions of "Autumn Nocturne," "Duke of Iron," "Cabin In the Sky," "Tennessee Waltz," and a rendition of "Skylark" that has a long melodic cadenza by Rollins. A fine sampler of Rollins' later years with superior liner notes by Chip Stern, although collectors will want to get many of these complete sets (virtually all of which are currently available on CD). ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide
