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 A
1. Decision
2. Bluesnote
3. How Are Things In Glocca Morra
Side B
1. Plain Jane
2. Sonnysphere
Sonny Rollins (sax);
Donald Byrd (trumpet); Wynton Kelly (piano);
Gene Ramey (bass); Max Roach (drums)
