Sonny Rollins + 3 Reviews

This is a pretty good compilation if you want a great introduction to the man known as Sonny Rollins. This compilation spans through the years 1951-1956 and has tracks from 8 different albums, 3 of which are from the classic album Saxophone Colossus. That's probably why I've never bothered to buy that album because 3 of the 5 tracks are on this compilation. In any event though, this is one of the better artist comps I own because the selection is pretty good. It prompted me to buy the album Plus 4 after hearing I Feel a Song Coming On, which is pretty mellow hard bop track, plus Max Roach is on it so it gets 1 star automatically for that. This track happens to be one of my favourite from Mr. Rollins. It's a good length, it's quick, it has trumpet by Clifford Brown, so it rules on all levels. This compilation came with it a free Various Artist compilation here; Profiles Collectors Edition Volume 3, which is pretty awesome on it's own too. A great buy and a great start to get into this amazing sax player.