The session for Way Out West, Rollins's first ever in California, was called for 3 a.m. to accommodate everyone's busy schedules. Sonny, who could never be accused of overstatement, announced after four hours of recording: "I'm hot now."
Thelonious Monk's Brilliant Corners is a landmark title in the pianist's celebrated catalog. The 1957 album not only introduces several Monk originals, but also features an all-star lineup, including Sonny Rollins, Max Roach and Paul Chambers.
Miles '55 offers a deeper look at 1955, the year in which jazz icon Miles Davis formed his first great quintet (John Coltrane, Red Garland, Paul Chambers, and Philly Joe Jones) and established his influential sound.
Sister Tharpe Rosetta was a huge inspiration to rock and roll, often not getting her flowers. There's a reason she's called "the godmother of rock and roll"
Like so many coming-of-age stories that leave a long-lasting impact, Momma's new album Welcome to My Blue Sky takes place during a charmed and turbulent summer.
With help from his longtime collaborators, mgk reaffirms his signature alt-pop rock sound uniquely layered with guitars that are coated with emotion and cinematic sonics.