Sonny Rollins - Way Out West (Contemporary Records Acoustic Sounds Series) (LP)

Recorded in Los Angeles on March 7, 1957, Way Out West stands as one of Sonny Rollins' most celebrated and distinctive recordings. Featuring an unconventional piano-less trio with the legendary Ray Brown on bass and Shelly Manne on drums, Rollins delivers a masterclass in improvisational jazz, seamlessly blending swinging bebop with unexpected Western-themed material — including a playful take on "I'm an Old Cowhand (From the Rio Grande)" that skillfully merges country influences with pure jazz sensibility.

This reissue, part of the Contemporary Records Acoustic Sounds Series from Craft Recordings, brings Way Out West back to life with all-analog (AAA) lacquers cut directly from the original master tapes by renowned mastering engineer Bernie Grundman, and pressed on 180-gram vinyl at Quality Record Pressings. The result is a strikingly faithful and sonically impressive presentation of a timeless album, housed in a Stoughton Printing tip-on jacket — making it a worthy addition to any serious jazz collection.

• Format: Vinyl
• Label: Craft Recordings
• Genre: Jazz
• Release Date: 12/06/2024
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TRACKS

A1. I'm An Old Cowhand
A2. Solitude
A3. Come, Gone
B1. Wagon Wheels
B2. There Is No Greater Love
B3. Way Out West