Sonny Rollins - The Bridge

Review by Raymond Crandall

The Bridge by Sonny Rollins is a classic jazz album that showcases the musician's incredible talent and versatility. Released in 1962, the album features Rollins on tenor saxophone, accompanied by Jim Hall on guitar, Bob Cranshaw on bass, and Ben Riley on drums.

The album opens with the title track, "The Bridge," a haunting and introspective tune that sets the tone for the rest of the album. Rollins' playing is soulful and emotional, and he shows off his impressive technique with a series of virtuosic solos.

Other standout tracks on the album include "God Bless the Child," a beautiful ballad that features Rollins' tender and expressive playing, and "John S," a fast-paced and energetic tune that showcases the band's tight and dynamic interplay.

Artist: Sonny Rollins
Album: The Bridge

Jazz

1986

Rating: 4.56

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
God Bless the Child [Alternate Version]
The Night Has a Thousand Eyes
John S	7:45
If I Ever Would Leave You
God Bless The Child	7:24
The Bridge [Alternate Version]
God Bless The Child	7:24
Where Are You?
God Bless the Child	7:29
The Bridge	5:58
Where Are You	5:05
John S.	7:36
The Night Has A Thousand Eyes	9:12
If Ever I Would Leave You	12:04
Where You Are	5:05
Where Are You	5:10
Without A Song	7:23
God Bless The Child	7:24
Without A Song	7:23
The Bridge [Alternante Version]	5:12
John S.	7:36
The Bridge (Alternate Version)	5:17
You Do Something To Me	6:45
You Do Something To Me	6:45
Without a Song	7:28
God Bless The Child (Alternate Version)	5:49
The Bridge
You Do Something to Me	6:49
Without A Song	7:23
The Bridge [alternate version]	5:12

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Victor
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Essential Jazz Classics
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Role	Company
Pressed By	Rainbo Records
Remastered At	Frankford/Wayne Mastering Labs
Recorded At	RCA's Studio B
Copyright (c)	Radio Corporation Of America
Mastered At	TELDEC-Studio, Hamburg
Made By	TELDEC »Telefunken-Decca« Schallplatten GmbH
Licensed From	Bmg Entertainment
Phonographic Copyright (p)	RCA
Manufactured For	Vinyl Me, Please
Exclusive Retailer	Vinyl Me, Please
Manufactured By	RCA S.P.A.
Printed By	Grafiche Boccadoro
Distributed By	BMG
Lacquer Cut At	Bernie Grundman Mastering
Record Company	Radio Corporation Of America
Marketed By	BMG France
Published By	Edizioni RCA

Credits

Role	Credit
Bass	Bob Cranshaw
Drums	Ben Riley (tracks: A1 to B1, B3), H. T. Saunders (tracks: B2)
Engineer	Ray Hall
Guitar	Jim Hall
Liner Notes	George Avakian
Producer	Bob Prince
Remastered By	Rick Essig
Mastered By	S-I
Liner Notes [Original	George Avakian
1962]	George Avakian
Supervised By	Daniel Baumgarten
Tenor Saxophone	Sonny Rollins
Reissue Producer	Rolf Enoch
Executive Producer	Steve Backer
Saxophone	Sonny Rollins
Art Direction	Jacqueline Murphy
Design	Jacqueline Murphy
Executive-Producer	Steve Backer
Sleeve Notes	George Avakian
Cover	Michel Baulot
Recorded By	Ray Hall

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Recorded in RCA Victor's Studio B, New York City.
Recorded at RCA Victor's Studio B, New York City on
January 30, 1962 (B2),
February 13, 1962 (A2, A3, B3),
February 14, 1962 (A1, B1).
© 1962, Radio Corporation of America
Made in Germany
Classic Records Reissue, stamped JAN 12 1996 LSP 2527 A1 and JAN 16 1996 /B1, RTI test pressing, single sided
Recorded in New York City
on January 30, 1962
on February 13, 1962 (2-3-6)
on February 14, 1962 (1-4)
JAZZ! The essential reissue - Original cover - Complete notes [tray insert, English/French]
℗ 1962 RCA © 1994 BMG France
Made in the EU [tray insert, disc]
This release comes in a standard jewel case with a 8-page booklet containing the original liner notes in English and French.
Recorded at RCA Victor's Studio B, New York City on January 30, 1962 (B2), February 13, 1962 (A2,A3,B3), February 14, 1962 (A1,B1).
(C) 1962
Vinyl Me, Please exclusive club edition, pressed on blue color 180g vinyl at Pallas in Germany. Mastered by Bernie Grundman from original analog tapes.
(c) 1962, 2012 RCA Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment / Originally released 1962. All rights reserved by RCA Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment.
Recorded New York City, January and February, 1962.
living stereo
©1994 BMG Ariola Hamburg GmbH
℗ 1962 BMG Music
All tracks recorded at RCA Victor Studios, New York City on January 30, 1962 , February 13, 1962 (2,3,6), February 14, 1962 (1,4).
Made in the EU.
180 gram pressing.
Black and white sticker "200 Gram Classic Records Quiex SV-P Super Vinyl Profile"
Recorded at RCA Victor's Studio B, New York City on January 30, 1962
2003 BMG Music re-issue.
Cardboard case (not a jewel case).
Has a 16 page cd booklet in inside fold pocket.
Recorded on January 30 and February 13 & 14, 1962, at RCA Studios, NYC.
180g coloured vinyl (blue).
Mention on the back sleeve : Motivator deluxe reissue; Made in the E.U. for music fanatics worldwide.
Originally released in 1962. 180 gram audiophile pressing.
Manufactured by Victor Company of Japan, Ltd., Yokohama, Japan from master recordings of RCA Records.
〄 (Japanese Industrial Standards) symbol on back cover.
Recorded in RCA Victor's Studio B, New York City. Brazilian copy
DeAgostini Jazz at 33 reissue
This uses the same lacquer as the MOV release.
(96803-MOVLP891-1A and 96803-MOVLP891-1B Matrices are scored out on Run out, plus some other markings)
Made in Japan
Audiophile Mastered using 20-Bit A-D, prseed on 24 carat gold CD.
Limited Reissue With Cap Obi, Insert.
℗ 1976 RCA Records
Manufactured by RVC Corporation Tokyo, Japan
¥1,500
*BONUS TRACK (B4): Same personnel as above (Riley on drums). Ralph Gleason's "Jazz Casual" Tv Show, San Francisco, March 23, 1962.
The catalog number "LPM/LSP-2527" appears only on the back cover and refers respectively to the Mono (LPM-2527) and Stereo (LSP-2527) versions. This is the stereo version as clearly indicated on front cover and spine and also audition.
This release is the 50th of the collection "Jazz 33 Giri", published by DeAgostini.
The publication contains this LP and an 8-page booklet.
Not to be sold separately from the publication "Jazz 33 Giri".
Edizione non in vendita separatamente dalla pubblicazione quattordicinale "Jazz 33 Giri" edita da De Agostini Publishing Italia S.p.A.
Recorded in Jan. and Feb., 1962.
13-9-11 (62-4-1) (Y)
℗ 2013 Sony Music Entertainment
℗ Originally released 1962. All rights reserved by RCA Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
Recorded New, York, January 30 , February 13 (2, 3, 6) & February 14 (1, 4) 1962.
Artone Press.
Formerly available as LSP-2527, says the cover.
Sonny Rollins "The Bridge" early pressing from Classic Records. RCA Living Stereo LSP-2527, 45 rpm x 4 LPs 180g, one-sided pressings, remastered by Bernie Grundman.
Full cover art for each disc.
Original Mono Italian 1st pressin.
Remastered version of RCA Victor album LPM/LSP 2557. Includes original sleeve as booklet plus additional photography.
Recorded in New York City, at RCA Victor's Studio "B", on January 30 , on February 13 (2,3 & 6) 14 (1 & 4), 1962.
Recorded January 30 , February 13 (2,3,6), February 14 (1,4), 1962.
Digitally mastered September 1991 at BMG Recording Studios, New York City.
UK mono release with red RCA logo on "New Orthophonic" black labels and partially laminated flip-back cover. M/T tax code on labels from early 1963.
PERSONNEL:
SONNY ROLLINS, tenor saxophone
JIM HALL, guitar
On all tracks, plus:
TRACKS [1-4] & [6]: Bob Cranshaw (bass), Ben Riley (drums).
TRACK [5]: Bob Cranshaw (bass), Harry T. Saunders (drums).
New York, January 30 (track 5), February 13 (tracks 2-3 & 6)
& February 14 (tracks 1 & 4), 1962.
[7-10] BONUS TRACKS:
: Same personnel as above (Riley on drums). New York, April 18, 1962.
: Same personnel as above. New York, May 8, 1962.
(9-10): Same personnel as above. Ralph Gleason's “Jazz Casual” TV Show, San Francisco, March 23, 1962.
All tracks recorded at RCA Victor Studios, New York City. Original 1962 issue LSP-2527.
Digitally mastered September 1991
Flipback sleeve
Classic Records Test Pressing, RTI, stamped FEB 27 1996 LSC 2527 A1/A2/B1/B2 45, 4 record set, single sided, in white generic sleeves
Stamped wrong, because the right number would be LSP 2527!!
(c) 1962, 2012
Recorded January 30 and February 13-14, 1962.
Paper sleeve with OBI and insert in Japanese.
Most probably released early 60ies.
Most probably released in the early 60ies.
Silver on black labels
LIVING STEREO below RCA VICTOR left and right from log
Digitally Remastered using 20-Bit Super mapping.
Original Japanese CD release comes with translated booklet.
UK Stereo issue laminated flip-back cover.
℗ 1980 RCA Records
Include Japanese liner notes.
Sticker on sleeve:
140 gram
* Limited Edition Classic LP
* High-Definition Premium Virgin Vinyl Pressing For Super Fidelity
* The Nicest Thing You Can Do For Your Stylus And Your Ears
The Ultimate Record:
The Way Music Was Meant To Be Heard
And Great Enough For An Audiophile
Remastered version of RCA Victor album LPM/LSP 2557. Includes original sleeve as booklet plus additional photorgaphy, commentary by Sonny Rollins.
UK Mono issue laminated flip-back cover.
Black labels with silver print and top logo, and with white 'nipper' dog logo.
First catalog number on cover, second on labels.
Manufactured in Europe.
HQ Virgin Vinyl 140 Gram.
℗ 1962 RCA © 2000 BMG France
This release comes in a digipack case with a 8-page booklet containing the original liner notes in English and French.
Super Jewel Box
Comes with insert.
℗ © 2013.
Recorded New, York, January 30 (B2), February 13 (A2, A3, B3) & February 14 (A1, B1) 1962.
B4 bonus track not on the original album, Ralph Gleason's "Jazz Casual" TV SHow, San Francisco, Marc 23, 1962.
Sticker on the wrap:
"Jazz Classics
Audiophile Grade
Pure virgin vinyl 180 Grams
Collector' edition
Newly Remastered
Deluxe inner sleeves
One pressing limited edition."
DMM, Original George Neuman Cutting System.
Comes in a laminated sleeve with an inner lined paper envelope with central cuttings.
Made in the EU
180 gram
HQ Virgin Vinyl 180 Gram.
Very similar to other first stereo pressing Sonny Rollins - The Bridge but with a very slight label variation. Right of spindle hole reads "STEREO ORTHOPHONIC HIGH FIDELITY" beneath side number. Song titles are spaced differently beneath spindle hole. Also a slight variation in the matrix runouts.
Songs are selected from : Sonny Rollins - The Bridge
A Seeburg release with part no. 182
TMK(S) ®Registered MARCA(s) Registrada(s) Radio Coproration of America - Made in the U.S.A.
℗ 4/75
B2: Ed. RCA
Issued under Black/Silver deep grooved Victor dog label with 'LIVING STEREO' at bottom.
Front cover has RCA Victor with dog at top right, catalog number 'LIVING STEREO' in upper left corner.
Formerly available as LSP-2527, says the cover. Re-release date posterior to 1968.

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Summary by Raymond Crandall

The Bridge is a must-have for any jazz fan, and it remains a timeless and influential album to this day. Rollins' playing is simply stunning, and the album is a testament to his mastery of the tenor saxophone and his ability to create music that is both complex and deeply emotional.

Comments

overclockbernackie

4:01

readerswords

La perfezione assoluta

yakintouristikde

there is clearly a song here. sonny rollins is a hypocrite

segmatys

The break at 6:00 is outstanding...

dustinadair18

It would seem Mr Jim Hall is the subject of some conflicting opinions

yeskiran

Jim Hall plays greatest guitar solo of all time!!!! A perfect mix of chordal textures and single line runs. He was the greatest guitar master of all time!

jesrei

one of the best jazz albums of all time

pragbikramshah

I love how compositional Sonny’s solos are. It’s why his solo on St Thomas is one of the only jazz solos I’ve transcribed in full. His ability to build exciting multi-chorus solos around motifs from the melody of whatever song he’s playing never fails to floor me.