Listening to some Sonny Rollins today. Right now I have Brass/Trio from 1958. Interesting record. Interesting playing. Sonny Rollins is one of those players who has changed a lot through the years. Most people know the story behind “The Bridge”. This was recorded a year before he took his break. Brass/Trio shows Rollins in great shape and you can see hints of where he was headed. Overall a great album and check out the supporting cast – a bunch of great players.
Personnel
Sonny Rollins – Tenor Saxophone
Nat Adderley – Cornet
Clark Terry – Trumpet
Reunald Jones – Trumpet
Ernie Royal – Trumpet
Billy Byers – Trombone
Jimmy Cleveland – Trombone
Frank Rehak – Trombone
Dick Katz – Piano
Rene Thomas – Guitar
Roy Haynes – Drums
Henry Grimes – Bass
Ernie Wilkins – Arranger, Conductor
Don Butterfield – Tuba