The Bridge

Sonny Rollins - The Bridge

The Bridge
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Artist: Sonny Rollins
Edition: Music CD
Format: Original recording reissued, Original recording remastered
CD Release Date: 2003-06-17
Music Label: RCA / Bluebird / BMG Heritage
Product features:
  • Sonny Rollins - The Bridge (remastered 2003)
Soundtracks:
  1. Without a Song
  2. Where Are You?
  3. John S.
  4. The Bridge
  5. God Bless the Child
  6. You Do Something to Me

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Music Review: Stunning.
Rating: 5 Stars

Following a three year hiatus, some influential figures in the New York City jazz scene of the early 1960's began to notice Sonny Rollins practicing on the Williamsburg Bridge. Rollins has always been his harshest critic, and some thought the tenor sax god would never return. However, in 1962, Rollins did reappear on the scene with the stunning classic jazz release, THE BRIDGE.

Rollins would deviate from the typical quartet of the day, dropping the piano and adding the element of guitar - Jim Hall in this case. Rounding out the group are Ben Riley on drums and Bob Cranshaw on bass, who would go on to appear on countless Rollins recordings up to and including his contemporary works. The absence of piano is nothing new to Rollins, who often performed in trios during this same time period, most notably for a few months with the obscure bassist, Henry Grimes, who up until recently was feared dead until his return to New York City just last year.

The addition of Jim Hall adds an element that creates a certain 'aliveness' to the music, which is evident on the two Rollins originals here, 'John S' and the title track. Both of these tracks are superb and the group swings hard at times. On 'John S' the main theme is played twice, similar to Rollins' playing with Thelonius Monk during the mid-50's, except in this case there is no piano. Shortly after the main theme, the time doubles, and Rollins is magnificent in his lyricism and tone. The same can be said for the title track, which is a real barn-burner! In addition to the two Rollins originals, there are four standards of that time, most notably Billie Holiday's 'God Bless The Child.'

Sonny's ability to play with and against the flow of Hall's guitar makes this an essential release for any jazz collection. It is easily accesible for your typical jazz newbie, but at the same time makes for a fine listening experience many times over. In addition to THE BRIDGE, those who are interested in Sonny Rollins should also check out SAXOPHONE COLOSSUS and the Thelonius Monk classic, BRILLIANT CORNERS.
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Description of The Bridge

Originally released in 1962, this was tenor-saxophonist Sonny Rollins' first recording after ending a surprising 3-year retirement. It found Rollins sounding very similar to how he had played in 1959, although he would soon start investigating freer forms. The pianoless quartet features guitarist Jim Hall, bassist Bob Cranshaw and drummer Ben Riley.
Widely acknowledged as the most significant and accomplished tenor saxophonist in the world, Sonny Rollins's recording legacy is nothing short of extraordinary. Beginning as a sideman in the late-'40s, he worked with Charlie Parker, Fats Navarro, Bud Powell, Max Roach, Clifford Brown, Thelonious Monk, Art Blakey, and Miles Davis. Since recording his first date as a leader in 1954, Rollins has recorded dozens of albums for numerous labels, eventually settling in for a long stay on Milestone. The Bridge, recorded in 1962 for RCA Records, is one of Rollins's most dramatic recordings: it marks a return from three years of self-imposed retirement and its title track is a nod to the stories that Rollins had spent much of that time practicing by himself on the Williamsburg Bridge. The lineup for The Bridge is unusual for the time, a quartet featuring guitar (Jim Hall) instead of piano. The rest of the band serves simply to frame Rollins, whose time off only improved his already awesome abilities. Along with the title track, the album's standouts include "Without a Song" and "God Bless the Child." --Fred Goodman

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