The Bridge (Ltd.Edition 180gr

Sonny Rollins
The Bridge (Ltd.Edition 180gr

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Release date: 25/Jan/2013
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Details / Tracklist: 01. "Without A Song"
02. "Where Are You?"
03. "John S."
04. "The Bridge"
05. "God Bless The Child"
06. "You Do Something To Me"
07. "The Bridge"
Number of discs: 1
Extra-Infos: 180gr.
Description:1962 Album with cover art by Jean-Pierre Leloir, featuring the songs 'Without A Song', 'Where Are You?', 'John S.', 'The Bridge', 'God Bless The Child' and 'You Do Something To Me'. - 180GR.
180 gram VINYL AUDIOPHILE PRESSING.
? © 2013. Recorded New, York, January 30 (B2), February 13 (A2, A3, B3) & February 14 (A1, B1) 1962. B4 bonus track not on the original album, Ralph Gleason's "Jazz Casual" TV SHow, San Francisco, Marc 23, 1962. Sticker on the wrap: "Jazz Classics Audiophile Grade Pure virgin vinyl 180 Grams Collector' edition Newly Remastered Deluxe inner sleeves One pressing limited edition." DMM, Original George Neuman Cutting System. Comes in a laminated sleeve with an inner lined paper envelope with central cuttings. Made in the EU
This limited 180-gram LP edition of "The Bridge" presents one of Sonny Rollins' most celebrated comeback recordings in an audiophile-quality pressing. Originally captured after a self-imposed hiatus from the scene, the album documents Rollins' artistic rebirth with a pianoless quartet that leaves plenty of open space for his muscular, inventive tenor saxophone lines. The title track "The Bridge" is a landmark performance: expansive, probing, and rhythmically daring, it has long been regarded as a centerpiece in modern jazz. The remaining pieces balance lyrical ballad work with agile, hard-swinging improvisations, offering both emotional depth and technical brilliance. Pressed on heavy 180-gram vinyl, this LP is designed to deliver warm dynamics, rich midrange, and excellent tracking, making it an ideal choice for both dedicated audiophiles and jazz newcomers who want to experience this classic in a tactile, analog format.

Behind this reissue stands Waxtime, a label known for its carefully curated vinyl editions of essential jazz, blues, and classic popular music. Waxtime focuses on presenting historically important recordings in high-quality pressings, often paying attention to sound, presentation, and collectability. Their catalog is aimed at listeners who value both musical heritage and the physical experience of the LP format, and this edition of "The Bridge" fits that philosophy perfectly by bringing a milestone jazz session back onto the turntable.

Sonny Rollins, often hailed as one of the greatest tenor saxophonists in jazz history, carved his reputation through his huge tone, fearless improvisation, and a series of groundbreaking albums. Before "The Bridge," he had already made history with records such as "Saxophone Colossus" and "Tenor Madness," helping to shape the sound of post-bop and hard bop in the 1950s. Known for practicing obsessively and constantly pushing his own limits, Rollins influenced generations of saxophonists with his melodic originality and structural ingenuity in solos. "The Bridge" stands as a key chapter in his career, capturing him at a moment of renewal and reaffirming his status as a major innovator in modern jazz.
No. of tracks: 7
Manufacturer No.: 012771835
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