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.
Track Listing:
1. Decision - Sonny Rollins (8)
2. Bluesnote - Sonny Rollins (6.59)
3. How Are Things in Glocca Morra? - Sonny Rollins (6.17)
4. Plain Jane - Sonny Rollins (9.57)
5. Sonnysphere - Sonny Rollins (9.36)
Year of Production: 1957
