A classic of the genre, 'Way Out West' was tenor saxophonist Sonny Rollins' first album for west coast label Contemporary Records when released in 1957. The first album to employ the 'strolling' technique, Rollins was backed by Ray Brown (bass) and Shelly Manne (drums). This edition, released as part of the Acoustic Sounds Series, features (AAA) lacquers cut from the original master tapes by Bernie Grundman and is pressed on 180-gram vinyl at QRP, and presented in a tip-on jacket.
Track Listing:
1. I'm an Old Cowhand - Sonny Rollins (5.35)
2. Solitude - Sonny Rollins (7.47)
3. Come, Gone - Sonny Rollins (7.47)
4. Wagon Wheels - Sonny Rollins (10.08)
5. There Is No Greater Love - Sonny Rollins (5.13)
6. Way Out West - Sonny Rollins (6.28)
Year of Production: 1957
