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Sonny Rollins No Problem
Released 1981
Recorded December 9–15, 1981
Label Milestone
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Tenor sax legend Rollins (who played with jazz giants Max Roach and Thelonious Monk in the 1950s) takes it easy here with a set of easy-listening style tunes. Many of the tunes have an appealing "island vacation" feel to them--note the warm, bouncy calypso feel of "Coconut Bread" and the strutting light funk of "Joyous Lake." "Jo Jo" reflects Rollins' 1960s freewheeling hard-bop jazz sound, and Dolly Parton's "Here You Come Again" gets a playful workout. "Illusions" features some steely yet soulful ballad playing.
Rollins' playing is melodically direct, full-bodied and gently rollicking, and guitarist Bobby Broom and vibist Bobby Hutcherson provide a shimmering, dancing backdrop. Drummer Tony Williams (who played in the superb Miles Davis Quintet in the 1960s) provides what can be best described as a rocking swing beat. No Problem is not for the fans of the Rollins classics , but smooth jazz-fans who are hungry for a bit of grit would do well to check this out.
Tracklist:
1. No Problem (7:43)
2. Here You Come Again (5:36)
3. Jo Jo (5:08 )
4. Coconut Bread (4:29)
5. Penny Saved (5:46)
6. Illusions (2:16)
7. Joyous Lake (5:34)
Personnel
Sonny Rollins: tenor saxophone
Bobby Hutcherson: vibes
Bobby Broom: guitar
Bob Cranshaw: bass
Tony Williams: drums
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