The Bridge was the first album Sonny Rollins recorded after he returned to the jazz scene in late 1961, following a two-year layoff to practice and reflect during a time of great stylistic upheaval in the music. If the sabbatical added to his instrumental command and his musical understanding, the triumphal return confirmed that this was the same authoritative player of the classic 'Saxophone Colossus', 'Way Out West' and 'Village Vanguard' albums.
'The Bridge' features Rollins in a piano- less quartet, with Jim Hall on guitar, Bob Cranshaw on bass, and Ben Riley on drums.
At the risk of being unable to give Rollins a higher numerical rating when he surpasses this album (and I have every confidence that he will) this set still has to be placed in the superlative class." - ***** Ira Gitler, Down Beat
'The Bridge' features Rollins in a piano- less quartet, with Jim Hall on guitar, Bob Cranshaw on bass, and Ben Riley on drums.
At the risk of being unable to give Rollins a higher numerical rating when he surpasses this album (and I have every confidence that he will) this set still has to be placed in the superlative class." - ***** Ira Gitler, Down Beat
TRACK LISTING
Without A Song
Where Are You?
John S.
God Bless The Child [Alternative Version]
The Bridge
God Bless The Child
You Do Something To Me
The Bridge [Alternative Version]