In August 1965, “Impulse” label released “Sonny Rollins on Impulse!” the 24th Sonny Rollins album (his debut on Impulse! Label). It was recorded in July 1965, at “Van Gelder Studio” in Englewood Cliffs, NJ, and was produced by Bob Thiele.
Personnel:
- Sonny Rollins– tenor saxophone
- Ray Bryant– piano
- Walter Booker– bass
- Mickey Roker– drums
- Rudy Van Gelder – engineer, lacquer cut
- Joe Lebow – design
- Charles Stewart – cover photography
- Bob Thiele – liner photography
- Nat Hentoff – liner notes
Track listing:
- On Green Dolphin Street – Bronislaw Kaper, Ned Washington
- Everything Happens to Me – Tom Adair, Matt Dennis
- Hold ‘Em Joe – Harry Thomas
- The Blue Room – Lorenz Hart, Richard Rodgers
- Three Little Words – Bert Kalmar, Harry Ruby
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