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  • AMG Review of Way Out West

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    Scott Yanow
    All Music Guide

    The timeless Way out West established Sonny Rollins as jazz's top tenor saxophonist (at least until John Coltrane surpassed him the following year). Joined by bassist Ray Brown and drummer Shelly Manne, Rollins is heard at one of his peaks on such pieces as "I'm an Old Cowhand (From the Rio Grande)," his own "Way out West," "There Is No Greater Love," and "Come, Gone" (a fast stomp based on "After You've Gone"). The William Claxton photo of Rollins wearing Western gear (and holding his tenor) in the desert is also a classic. [The Contemporary re-release appends three bonus tracks, all of them alternate takes.]

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about 1 year ago
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over 3 years ago

Here goes nothin...and here's what I've played so farSonny Rollins - Wagon WheelsShades of Joy - Flute in a QuarryRamsey Lewis trio - FelicidadDorothy Ashby - Valley of the DollsHopefully someone will show up with a camera so I can give you a visual...

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