753088707919. Reviews. Mastered from the original analog tapes using the Mastering Lab's proprietary all-tube electronics until the final digital conversion. Sonny Rollins: Saxophone Colossus. Mono Sonny Rollins Saxophone Colossus on Hybrid SACD from Analogue Productions Mastered by Kevin Gray from the Original Mono Master Tapes Analogue Productions' Prestige Mono Series Sonny Rollins' 1956 masterpiece Saxophone Colossus was the tenor saxophonist's career defining release, officially elevating his status to that of the jazz elite. Sonny Rollins – Tenor Madness (1956) [Analogue Productions 2012] SACD ISO + Hi-Res FLAC. really hard to say if, artistically, this one is more beautiful than "maddness". Analogue Productions AAPP 074-45 (45pm)‡ Linda Ronstadt: What’s New. "St. Thomas," a traditional West Indian melody which Mal Waldron remembered as "The Carnival," was recorded by many artists after Sonny introduced it here, and it remains a jazz standard today. The contributions of Tommy Flanagan’s elegant swing, Doug Watkins’s steady lift, and Max Roach’s most musical accompaniment and soloing (hear "Blue 7") make this a landmark album. John Parish) - Beautiful Africa - 2013, FLAC 24/88 2017.02.09: 0: 19761 재즈-고음질 Add to that the fact that the new packaging is far superior to the 45RPM issue, and this one-disc package is Sonny Rollins nirvana. Both are "mono", but what a sound! Audiophile remaster from Original Mono Master Tapes by Kevin Gray. Artist. Analogue Productions AAPP 0730-45 (45pm)‡ Other. Recorded in Hackensack, NJ June 22, 1956. This is the best sounding version of this that i own, having not heard the 45 RPM, of course. Deluxe high-gloss tip-on album jacket "Analogue Productions has continued to push its own already high bar higher still. Sonny Rollins (tenor sax), Tommy Flanagan (piano), Doug Watkins (bass), Max Roach (drums) Prestige 7079 Analogue Productions - Quality Records : LP 200 gram Brand New and Sealed Record "Since 2002, mastering facilities like those helmed by Kevin Gray have improved. Jazz. I can only explain how wonderful this sounds...it is like Sonny and crew with you in your room!! The QRP pressing that I received is flawless and as with all the other Prestige mono releases that I have bought the album cover is beautiful and the record sounds terrific. Brilliant material, masterfully presented. Artist: Rollins, Sonny Title: Saxophone Colossus Genre: Jazz Type: Audiophile - LP Label: Analogue Productions Catalog ID: LP 7079 / OJC 291 Country: USA Our ID: 136395 View other items by this Artist View other items on this Label Part of the ultimate audiophile Prestige mono reissues from Analogue Productions 25 of the most collectible, rarest, most audiophile-sounding Rudy Van Gelder recordings ever made. The contributions of Tommy Flanagan’s elegant swing, Doug Watkins’s steady lift, and Max Roach’s most musical accompaniment and soloing (hear "Blue 7") make this a landmark album. I LOVE Max Roach's drum solo, two-and-a-half minutes into the song. Sonny Rollins - Saxophone Colossus. Mastered by Kevin Gray, pressed at QRP and cut from the original analogue mono masters at Cohearent Audio. Catalog No. Very good job on the mastering and the lacquer cutting. DO NOT OVERPAY FOR THIS PRESSING UNLESS YOU ONLY CARE ABOUT COLLECTING ANALOGUE PRODUCTIONS!  (Preorders), Why anyone will drop Large$$$ on an original now I don't know. 061 - Sonny Rollins - Saxophone Colossus - Analogue Productions QRP 200 Grams Vinyl - USA 2012 062 - Ry Cooder & V. M. Bhatt - A Meeting By The River - Analogue Productions 2LP 45rpm - USA 2008 063 - Miles Davis John Lee Hooker The Hot Spot Soundtrack - Analogue Productions 2LP 45rpm - USA 2009 You probably know this album so you might be wondering how this pressing sounds. Its Quality Record Pressings plant is delivering the best vinyl discs to be found, its jackets and cover reproduction quality have hit new levels, and it continues to have the best in the biz — such as Kevin Gray for this series (25 mono LPs from the Prestige label's exceptional late-50s run) cut lacquers from original analog master tapes. One of the pivotal recordings in bringing about the widespread acceptance of Sonny Rollins as a major figure. Recorded in Hackensack, NJ, June 22, 1956. Jazz Sonny Rollins – Saxophone Colossus (1957) [Japanese Limited SHM-SACD 2014] SACD ISO + Hi-Res FLAC. The release of Saxophone Colossus was a pivotal moment the career of saxophone great Sonny Rollins. Analogue Productions. Mono Hybrid. Record Label. Here's 100 recommended all-analog LP reissues worth owning. Sonny Rollins - Saxophone Colossus (1957) [Japanese Limited SHM-SACD 2014] PS3 ISO + FLAC; Sonny Rollins - Rollins Plays For Bird (1957) [Analogue Productions Remaster 2012] {PS3 ISO + FLAC} Sonny Rollins - Way Out West (1957/2017) [Official Digital Download 24bit/192kHz] Sonny Rollins - Alfie (1966/2019) [Official Digital Download 24bit/192kHz] Rollin's tenor is appealingly fat and sweet-sounding, the piano and bass are as nimble as kittens' paws, and the drums have a great crispness and snap." Add to that the fact that the new packaging is far superior to the 45RPM issue, and this one-disc package is Sonny Rollins nirvana. Okay, I got wrong the The Who's "Tommy"'s original issue date (I said November '68, was May '69) otherwise all of the information … — 5/5 stars, Dennis Davis, vinylreviews.com. Does anyone else have this experience? Analogue Productions releases 25 of the most collectible, rarest jazz titles ever in their Prestige Mono Series on Hybrid Mono SACD. Analogue Productions APJ 7079. Sonny Rollins, tenor saxophone Tommy Flanagan, piano Doug Watkins, bass Max Roach, drums . Also available on: Saxophone Colossus, an Album by Sonny Rollins. CAPJ 7079 SA; SACD). Sonny Rollins - Saxophone Colossus (Analogue Productions Remastered) - 1956/2002, SACD ISO 2017.02.09: 0: 19763 재즈-고음질: Al Jarreau - My Old Friend: Celebrating George Duke - 2014, FLAC 24/96 2017.02.09: 0: 19762 재즈-고음질: Rokia Traore (feat. Prestige Analogue Productions 7079. One of the pivotal recordings in bringing about the widespread acceptance of Sonny Rollins as a major figure, Saxophone Colossus inspired critics to write scholarly analyses and fans to revel in the hard-swinging invention, humor, and tender-strength balladry. Sonny Rollins (tenor saxophone) Tommy Flanagan (piano) Doug Watkins (bass) Max Roach (drums) These SACD jackets feature printed wraps mounted to chipboard shells, producing an authentic, "old school" look and feel. Jazz. Genres: Hard Bop. The contributions of Tommy Flanagan, Doug Watkins and Max Roach make this a landmark Prestige album. Buy it!! 200-gram pressing has a flat edge profile and deep groove label, true to the original LP. In 2017, Saxophone Colossus was selected for preservation in the National Recording Registry by the Library of Congress as being “culturally, historically, or artistically significant”. Tout simplement incontournable ! Perhaps Rollins's best-known album, it is often considered his breakthrough record. Plus there are the usual fun stories interspersed throughout. "Analogue Productions has continued to push its own already high bar higher still. ... 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