Sonny Rollins Quartet – Norway 06.26.1971 & More (Soundboard Edition)

This is a must-hear two-disc live set for Rollins fans. It pairs a high-quality soundboard recording of a rare 1971 quartet performance—featuring Bobo Stenson, Arild Andersen, and Jon Christensen (all of whom had recently debuted on the ECM label)—with a high-quality soundboard recording of a 1974 performance by his own quintet. Disc 1: Live at Kongsberg Jazz Festival, Norway (June 25, 1971) – 1. Sunnymoon For Two 2. In A Sentimental Mood. Personnel: Sonny Rollins (ts), Bobo Stenson (p), Arild Andersen (b), Jon Christensen (dr). Disc 2: Live at Kongsberg Jazz Festival, Norway (June 26, 1974) – 1. Cutting Edge 2. There Is No Greater Love 3. Swing Low Sweet Chariot 4. Sais 5. Don’t Stop The Carnival 6. A House Is Not A Home 7. Alfie’s Theme. Personnel: Sonny Rollins (ts), Rufus Harley (ss, bagpipes), Yoshiaki (g), Bob Cranshaw (b), David Lee (dr).