Sonny Rollins Way Out West - 60th Ann. 2LP 45RPM, Deluxe Ltd. Ed. Factory Sealed

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-60th Anniversary Deluxe Edition -Two 180-Gram LPs featuring the landmark album sourced from the original analog tapes -An entire LP of bonus material including previously unreleased selections -New liner notes by Grammy-winning writer Neil Tesser -Rare photos by famed jazz photographer William Claxton -Contemporary/Craft Recordings CR 00021
Celebrating the 60th anniversary of the stereo release of this iconic set, there is no denying the importance of this session. From the clickety-clack of Shelly Manne's woodblock, the opening track "I'm an Old Cowhand" avoids any degree of schmaltz due to the musical integrity of the trio, which also includes the great Ray Brown. With a sound field as expansive as the big sky country alluded to in the choice of tunes and the cover photo, the Craft pressings provide a superb rendering of this stellar music. While things proved to be a bit top heavy in the treble range, the overall sense of space and detail was one of the best renditions heard by this reviewer.
The second disc included here includes some studio banter and a few alternate takes, most of which are available elsewhere. Nonetheless, it is indeed interesting to hear Sonny speak about the importance of a song's lyrics and the innuendo associated with one of his originals. The two previously unheard tracks include an alternate of "No Greater Love" and yet another version of "Way Out West." While some might consider the additional material superfluous, there is value in comparing the way Rollins approaches these pieces over the course of this early morning session. For instance, the alternate of "I'm an Old Cowhand" is looser and more spirited overall than the originally issued version, encouraging a longer and better drum solo from Manne. In hindsight, it might be the better take overall.
I'm An Old Cowhand Solitude Come, Gone
Wagon Wheels There Is No Greater Love Way Out West
Bonus LP Monologue: You Gotta Dig The Lyrics I'm An Old Cowhand Dialogue: Titling "Come, Gone" Come, Gone
There Is No Greater Love Way Out West (Take 1, previously unreleased, alternate version) Way Out West (alternate version)