Sonny Rollins' 1958 album "Sonny Rollins Plays" showcases the tenor saxophonist in a leader role, performing a selection of standards. The album captures Rollins' inventive improvisation and warm tone.
- The album was recorded on March 7, 1958, at Van Gelder Studios in Hackensack, New Jersey.
- "Sonny Rollins Plays" features Rollins on tenor saxophone, backed by a rhythm section of Jim Hall on guitar, Dolores Brooks on piano, Percy Heath on bass, and Roy Haynes on drums.
- The album was released on the TP4 Music label.
Sonny Rollins is a tenor saxophone legend, best known for his innovative approach to jazz improvisation. In 1958, Rollins was at a creative peak, having recently released the highly acclaimed "Saxophone Colossus."
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