Jazz
Recorded live over a three-day period at the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco in 1978
Sonny Rollins - Sax (Tenor)
Aurell Ray - Guitar (12 String Electric), Guitar (12 String)
Donald Byrd - Flugelhorn, Trumpet
Jerome Harris - Bass (Electric)
Mark Soskin - Piano, Piano (Electric)
Tony Williams - Drums
* Dennis Gassner - Design
* Jim Marshall - Photography
* Jim Stern - Engineer, Remixing
* Kirk Felton - Digital Remastering, Mastering, Remastering
* Orrin Keepnews - Liner Notes, Producer
* Phil Carroll - Art Direction
* Steve "Syco Steve" Williams - Assistant
* Steve Williams - Assistant Engineer
This set (recorded live over a three-day period at the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco in 1978) finds the great tenor Sonny Rollins welcoming trumpeter Donald Byrd to half of the selections; Byrd was beginning his comeback...and is in so-so form. The four-piece rhythm section includes drummer Tony Williams. These versions of "Don't Stop the Carnival" and "Autumn Nocturne" are memorable, but most of the rest of the set, although spirited, is a bit lightweight...if enjoyable.
---Scott Yanow, All Music Guide |
