New or Used : Reissue new Format : LP Gatefold Grading Cover / Record : S / S Label : impulse! / elemental Year : 2022 Catalog No / Pressing country : 700201 - EU
Sonny Rollins' classic 1966 album Alfie showcases the saxophonist performing music composed for the British film by the same name. It was arranged and conducted by Oliver Nelson and features superlative performances by the leader, who is accompanied by such co-stars as Kenny Burrell, Jimmy Cleveland, J.J. Johnson and Roger Kellaway. The album reached #17 on the R&B Billboard chart and was given a rating of 4½ out of five stars on Al/Music by critic Rovi Staff, who stated that "Tenor saxophonist Sonny Rollins loaned his flair for the dramatic to the score for the film Alfie, accompanying the story of what the liner notes describe as 'the involuntary education of a hipster.' Rollins attempts to capture the textures of life through his incisive and energetic playing, his coherent improvisations, and variations on musical themes. (Elemental)
Tracklist A1 Alfie's Theme A2 He's Younger Than You B1 Street Runner With Child B2 Transition Theme For Minor Blues B3 On Impulse B4 Alfie's Theme Differently
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Reissue - Limited Gatefold edition 180gr LP
Sonny Rollins' classic 1966 album Alfie showcases the saxophonist performing music composed for the British film by the same name. It was arranged and conducted by Oliver Nelson and features superlative performances by the leader, who is accompanied by such co-stars as Kenny Burrell, Jimmy Cleveland, J.J. Johnson and Roger Kellaway. The album reached #17 on the R&B Billboard chart and was given a rating of 4½ out of five stars on Al/Music by critic Rovi Staff, who stated that "Tenor saxophonist Sonny Rollins loaned his flair for the dramatic to the score for the film Alfie, accompanying the story of what the liner notes describe as 'the involuntary education of a hipster.' Rollins attempts to capture the textures of life through his incisive and energetic playing, his coherent improvisations, and variations on musical themes. (Elemental)
Tracklist
A1 Alfie's Theme
A2 He's Younger Than You
B1 Street Runner With Child
B2 Transition Theme For Minor Blues
B3 On Impulse
B4 Alfie's Theme Differently