Sonny Rollins Way Out West UHQR Clarity Vinyl 45RPM Box Set (2 LP)

45rpm 2LP Ultra High Quality Record Limited to 2,750 Numbered Copies!
Mastered AAA by Bernie Grundman from the Original Analog Tapes!
Pressed on 200g Clarity Vinyl® at QRP!
"Way Out West" is a testament to one of jazz's most impressive talents: Sonny Rollins! The legendary 1957 album received 5 stars from Rolling Stone, prompting Pitchfork to say, "An album that looks like a novelty and sounds like transcendence." Producer Lester Koenig remembered the hard bop program recorded with Ray Brown (bass) and Shelly Manne (drums) very well at the time. Because in order to do justice to the busy schedules of the musicians, the recordings began at 3:00 a.m. But at 7 a.m., after four hours of intense work, during which the trio had recorded half of the album and should have been exhausted, Sonny said, "I'm hot now!" Shelly, who had been awake for 24 hours, said, "Man, I feel like playing." And Ray, who was just as tired and had another studio appointment in the afternoon, just smiled. In his review on AllMusic, Scott Yanow wrote: "The timeless album established Sonny Rollins as one of jazz's finest tenor saxophonists... at least until John Coltrane surpassed him the following year. Together with bassist Ray Brown and drummer Shelly Manne, Rollins can be heard here at the peak of his career."
The March 7, 1957 recording sessions, which took place at Contemporary Records' studio in Los Angeles, featured Rollins' terrific saxophone playing, which floated over the contributions of former Ella Fitzgerald bassist Brown and legendary West Coast drummer Manne. Rollins had never played with either musician before, but the open encounter gave the trio room for harmonic creativity. From the swinging "I'm An Old Cowhand (From The Rio Grande)" – a skilful blend of country and jazz – written by Johnny Mercer and made famous by Bing Crosby, to Rollins' haunting original composition, the title track "Way Out West", the album redefines jazz improvisation. The music uses a technique called "strolling", which Rollins used for the first time here, in which he soloed only to bass and drums without a pianist or guitarist playing chords.
Analogue Productions now pays tribute to this jazz classic with a sonically outstanding UHQR double LP, strictly limited to 2,750 copies. The original tapes were mastered by Bernie Grundman and have a sound quality that has never been heard before. The intricately designed box comes with a 16-page deluxe booklet with the history of Contemporary Records as well as new liner notes by John Koenig, the son of the label's founder, and contains the records cut at 45 rpm and pressed on 200 gram Clarity vinyl® – both in heavy old-style clamshell sleeves from Stoughton Printing with a scratch-resistant, matte finish. Each UHQR is manufactured by Acoustic Sounds at the industry leader Quality Record Pressings (QRP), tested after pressing and receives a hand-signed test certificate: Only the truly flawless specimens make it onto the market. The UHQR version of "Way Out West" is a truly luxurious collector's item that will have you rediscovering this essential masterpiece!
Dive into the timeless brilliance of Sonny Rollins' legendary album Way Out West like never before with the Analogue Productions UHQR edition! Meticulously pressed at Quality Record Pressings, this definitive audiophile version stands as a testament to one of jazz's most formidable talents. Way Out West, his classic 1957 album, received 5 Stars from Rolling Stone's prestigious Jazz Record Guide and has prompted Pitchfork to deem it, "an album that looks like a novelty and sounds like transcendence."
How Way Out West shaped jazz
• Masterful Trio: The album's infamous 3 a.m. recording sessions featured Rollins' sax strolling over the contributions of onetime Ella Fitzgerald bassist Ray Brown and iconic West Coast Jazz drummer Shelly Manne, neither of whom Rollins had ever played with. An open setting gives Rollins space to be harmonically inventive. Rollins' saxophone mastery shines brightly on every track!
• Musical innovation: From the swinging "I'm an Old Cowhand (From the Rio Grande)," written by Johnny Mercer and made famous by Bing Crosby — skillfully mixing country and jazz, to the haunting Rollins' original composition and title track "Way Out West," the album redefines jazz improvisation.
• Frequently included in "Best Saxophone Albums" and "Best Jazz Trios" lists. AllMusic rates it 5/5 Stars! Sonny Rollins' groundbreaking album is a cornerstone of jazz history.
The Ultimate Listening Experience
• UHQR Vinyl: Immerse yourself in unparalleled sound quality with the Acoustic Sounds UHQR pressing, crafted for audiophiles who demand the best, with attention paid to every single detail of this one-of-a-kind reissue.
• Precision craftsmanship: Four glorious sides of 200-gram Clarity Vinyl from Quality Record Pressings, the world's best pressing plant. Cut at 45 RPM to reduce distortion and high frequency loss as the wider-spaced grooves let your stereo cartridge track more accurately. UHQRs from Analogue Productions are the gold-standard in premium vinyl releases. The proprietary vinyl compound enhances the sound quality, offering improved dynamics, detail, and tonal accuracy. The heavier vinyl minimizes resonance and warping, providing a stable and flat playing surface. And great care is taken to eliminate any surface noise or imperfections throughout the manufacturing process. Lastly, your record is housed in a Stoughton Printing Old Style tip-on gatefold heavyweight jacket with scuff-resistant matte finish. The record and supporting materials are contained in a deluxe textured clamshell box.
Overall, UHQR Clarity Vinyl from Analogue Productions is a sought-after format among audiophiles and collectors who value the highest possible audio fidelity from their vinyl records.
Own a Piece of Jazz History:
Rediscover Way Out West in its purest form and elevate your vinyl collection with this essential masterpiece. Limited edition — reserve yours today and experience jazz like never before!

Features:

• Numbered, Limited Edition - 2,750 Copies
• Ultra High Quality Record (UHQR®)
• 200g Vinyl
• 45rpm
• Double LP
• Mastered AAA by Bernie Grundman from the Original Analog Tapes
• Deluxe 16-Page Booklet with the history of Contemporary Records & New Liner Notes by John Koenig, Son of the Label Founder
• Pressed on Clarity Vinyl at Quality Record Pressings
• Stoughton Printing Old Style Tip-On Gatefold Heavyweight Jacket with Scuff-Resistant Matte Finish
• Deluxe Textured Clamshell Box

Musicians:

• Sonny Rollins, tenor sax
• Ray Brown, bass
• Shelly Manne, drums

Selections:

Side A
1. I'm An Old Cowhand
2. Solitude
Side B
1. Come, Gone
Side C
1. Wagon Wheels
Side D
1. There Is No Greater Love
2. Way Out West