Sonny Rollins – Alfie (1966/2019) [Official Digital Download 24bit/192kHz]

Sonny Rollins – Alfie (1966/2019)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/192 kHz | Time – 33:16 minutes | 1,36 GB | Genre: Jazz
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Verve Reissues

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.” Arranged by Oliver Nelson, the soundtrack follows the character’s evolution from the carefree, rakish Lothario of “Alfie’s Theme” to the contemplative, somewhat broken man reflected in “Alfie’s Theme Differently.” Rollins attempts to capture the textures of life through his incisive and energetic playing, his coherent improvisations, and variations on musical themes. While “Alfie’s Theme” and its variants make the most lasting impression, “He’s Younger Than You Are” is touching, laced with regret. And the sensual, relaxed “On Impulse” has a nice sense of immediacy.

“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.” Arranged by Oliver Nelson, the soundtrack follows the character’s evolution from the carefree, rakish Lothario of “Alfie’s Theme” to the contemplative, somewhat broken man reflected in “Alfie’s Theme Differently.” Rollins attempts to capture the textures of life through his incisive and energetic playing, his coherent improvisations, and variations on musical themes. While “Alfie’s Theme” and its variants make the most lasting impression, “He’s Younger Than You Are” is touching, laced with regret. And the sensual, relaxed “On Impulse” has a nice sense of immediacy.” (AMG)

Tracklist:
1. Sonny Rollins – Alfie’s Theme (09:43)
2. Sonny Rollins – He’s Younger Than You Are (05:13)
3. Sonny Rollins – Street Runner With Child (04:05)
4. Sonny Rollins – Transition Theme For Minor Blues Or Little Malcolm Loves His Dad (05:55)
5. Sonny Rollins – On Impulse (04:33)
6. Sonny Rollins – Alfie’s Theme Differently (03:44)

Personnel:
Oliver Nelson, conductor
Sonny Rollins, tenor saxophone
J.J. Johnson, trombone (tracks 1 & 2)
Jimmy Cleveland, trombone (tracks 3-6)
Phil Woods, alto saxophone
Bob Ashton, tenor saxophone
Danny Bank, baritone saxophone
Roger Kellaway, piano
Kenny Burrell, guitar
Walter Booker, bass
Frankie Dunlop, drums

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