Newk's Time

by Sonny Rollins

Overview

In his early prime and well-respected, tenor saxophonist Sonny Rollins cut this fine hard bop date as one of several late-'50s sessions for Blue Note. The record is part classic date, part blowing session, sporting a mix of engaging head statements and lengthy solos. Rollins takes to the spacious quartet setting, stretching out on taut versions of Miles Davis' '50s concert opener "Tune Up" and Kenny Dorham's "Asiatic Raes." Keeping the swing hard but supple are drummer Philly Joe Jones, bassist Doug Watkins, and pianist Wynton Kelly; Jones was certainly the standout in this well-respected sampling of the best young players of the period, as he oftentimes matched the intensity and ingenuity of the star soloists he backed. Jones, in fact, puts in some career highlights on "Wonderful! Wonderful!" and "The Surrey With the Fringe on Top," just two of many wholly unique Tin Pan Alley song interpretations Rollins has done in his long career. From a career-defining period before the legendary Williamsburg Bridge layoff of two years, Rollins' Newk's Time may not make classic status in jazz roundups, but it certainly is a must for fans of this most important of classic hard bop soloists. ~ Stephen Cook

Product Details

Release Date:	12/15/2023
Label:	Blue Note
UPC:	0602455242624
Rank:	19543

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Sonny Rollins   Primary Artist,Sax (Tenor)
Philly Joe Jones   Guest Artist,Drums
Doug Watkins   Guest Artist,Bass
Wynton Kelly   Guest Artist,Piano
Jo Jones   Drums

Technical Credits

Sherman Edwards   Composer
Sonny Rollins   Composer
Gene DePaul   Composer
Ben Raleigh   Composer
Francis Wolff   Cover Photo,Photography
Johnny Mercer   Composer
Rudy Van Gelder   Engineer,Remastering,Original Engineering
Michael Cuscuna   Reissue Producer
Miles Davis   Composer
Alfred Lion   Producer
Kenny Dorham   Composer
Joe Goldberg   Liner Notes,Original Liner Notes
Oscar Hammerstein II   Composer
Richard Rodgers   Composer
Sherman Edwards & Donald Meyer   Composer
Bob Bluementhal   Liner Notes
Micaela Boland   Design,Art Direction
Gordon H. Jee   Creative Director