Sonny Rollins - Sonny Rollins Vol. 2 [Blue Note Tone Poet Series - 180g Mono]

Sonny Rollins – Vol. 2 (Blue Note Tone Poet Series) (180g Mono Vinyl LP)

Experience Sonny Rollins’ Vol. 2, the legendary saxophonist’s second album for Blue Note. Originally recorded in April 1957, this high-spirited hard-bop session features an exceptional lineup of jazz masters, including J.J. Johnson, Horace Silver, Paul Chambers, and Art Blakey, with Thelonious Monk joining for two memorable performances.

This acclaimed session captures Rollins at an important point in his early career, combining his powerful tenor saxophone playing with the sophisticated interplay of some of the era's finest musicians. The album features Rollins originals alongside classic compositions by Monk and other standards.

This Blue Note Tone Poet Series edition is pressed on 180-gram vinyl at RTI and mastered by Kevin Gray from the original analog master tapes. Produced by Joe Harley, the release comes in a premium deluxe tip-on gatefold jacket and is presented in mono, making it an excellent audiophile edition for jazz collectors.

Details:

• Artist: Sonny Rollins
• Title: Vol. 2
• Format: Vinyl LP
• Vinyl: 180g Audiophile Vinyl
• Mix: Mono
• Edition: Blue Note Tone Poet Series
• Mastering: Kevin Gray from the Original Analog Master Tapes
• Pressed At: RTI
• Producer: Joe Harley
• Packaging: Deluxe Tip-On Gatefold Jacket
• Label: Blue Note Records
• Genre: Jazz / Hard Bop
• Original Recording: 1957
• Release Date: September 4, 2026
• Number of Discs: 1
• UPC: 602458892857

A superb audiophile jazz pressing, Sonny Rollins, Vol. 2 combines Rollins’ brilliant tenor saxophone work with an extraordinary supporting cast. The 180g RTI pressing, Kevin Gray mastering, mono presentation, and deluxe gatefold packaging make this a standout for Sonny Rollins fans, Blue Note collectors, jazz enthusiasts, and serious vinyl listeners.