Plus Four (Colored Edition)

SONNY ROLLINS – PLUS 4 (LP, PURPLE VINYL)

• Classic 1956 Prestige session featuring Sonny Rollins with Clifford Brown and Max Roach — one of the most iconic hard bop recordings of all time.
• Includes “Valse Hot” and “Pent-Up House,” plus two bonus tracks from 1955 featuring Ray Bryant.
• Pressed on 180-gram purple vinyl with newly written liner notes by Brian Morton and Jazz Magazine.

Description

Sonny Rollins Plus Four captures the legendary Clifford Brown–Max Roach Quintet at its creative peak, shortly before tragedy struck. Rollins’ tenor lines intertwine with Brown’s lyrical trumpet and Roach’s driving percussion in a set that defines post-bop sophistication. Recorded by Rudy Van Gelder and produced by Bob Weinstock, this timeless album remains a cornerstone of modern jazz. This limited-edition pressing includes remastered audio, a vibrant purple 180-gram vinyl, and detailed new liner notes offering insight into the music and its historical context.

Tracklist

Side A

1. Valse Hot – 8:38
2. Kiss and Run – 7:10
3. Raincheck – 6:00 *

Side B

4. I Feel a Song Coming On – 5:15
5. Count Your Blessings – 2:31
6. Pent-Up House – 8:53
7. Paradox – 4:58 *

*Bonus tracks: Same personnel, without Clifford Brown. Ray Bryant replaces Richie Powell on piano. Recorded Hackensack, New Jersey, December 2, 1955.

Personnel

• Sonny Rollins – Tenor Saxophone
• Clifford Brown – Trumpet
• Richie Powell – Piano
• George Morrow – Bass
• Max Roach – Drums

Format

LP, Purple Vinyl