In September 1964, “RCA Victor” label released “Now’s the Time”, the 23^rd Sonny Rollins album. It was recorded January, February and April 1964, in New York City, and was produced by George Avakian.

Personnel:

• Sonny Rollins – tenor saxophone
• Herbie Hancock – piano 
• Thad Jones – cornet 
• Ron Carter – bass 
• Bob Cranshaw – bass
• Roy McCurdy – drums

Track listing:

1. Now’s the Time – Charlie Parker
2. Blue ‘n’ Boogie – Dizzy Gillespie, Frank Paparelli
3. I Remember Clifford – Benny Golson
4. 52nd Street Theme – Thelonious Monk
5. St. Thomas – Sonny Rollins
6. ‘Round Midnight – Thelonious Monk
7. Afternoon in Paris – John Lewis
8. Four – Miles Davis