Sonny Rollins - The Complete Night At The "Village Vanguard" (1957/2014) Hi Res

This album captures Sonny Rollins in his first concerts as leader of his own jazz combo, recorded at shows at the Village Vanguard in New York City on November 3, 1957. Rollins played afternoon and evening sets with different trio members; 18 songs performed that day are included here. While the illustrious Village Vanguard club has been the recording site of some 100 live jazz releases over the years, Rollins's was the very first.

"... virile and daring music performed with the hubris of youth and genius. Rollins's tenor was always larger than life in a most attractive way, unlike Coltrane. His tone was full and sexy and rough and exciting on this evening and so was his genius."