Work Time Explained

Work Time is an album by jazz saxophonist Sonny Rollins, recorded for the Prestige label, featuring performances by Rollins with Ray Bryant, George Morrow, and Max Roach.^[1]

Reception

The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow states: "The enjoyable outing may not be essential, but it is a strong effort."^[2]

Author and musician Peter Niklas Wilson called it "one of Rollins's most brilliant sessions. In the opinion of many of the saxophone player's fans it is the equal of the epochal Saxophone Colossus recordings."^[3]

Track listing

1. "There's No Business Like Show Business" (Irving Berlin) – 6:20
2. "Paradox" (Sonny Rollins) – 5:00
3. "Raincheck" (Billy Strayhorn) – 6:00
4. "There Are Such Things" (Stanley Adams, Abel Baer, George W. Meyer) – 9:32
5. "It's All Right with Me" (Cole Porter) – 6:06

Personnel

• Sonny Rollins – tenor saxophone
• Ray Bryant – piano
• George Morrow – bass
• Max Roach – drums

Notes and References

1. http://www.jazzdisco.org/sonny-rollins/catalog/#prestige-prlp-7020 Sonny Rollins discography
2. Web site: Work Time. AllMusic. 7 October 2009.
3. Book: Wilson, Peter Niklas. 2001. Sonny Rollins: The Definitive Musical Guide. Discography. Berkeley Hills Books. 115. 1-893163-06-7.