This Is What I Do (Sonny Rollins album)
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| Released | 2000 | |||
| Recorded | May 8, 9 & July 29, 2000 | |||
| Studio | Clinton Recording Studio, New York City | |||
| Genre | Jazz, hard bop, straight-ahead jazz | |||
| Length | 48:19 | |||
| Label | Milestone | |||
| Producer | Sonny Rollins, Lucille Rollins | |||
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This Is What I Do is a studio album by jazz saxophonist Sonny Rollins, released in 2000 on Milestone Records.[1]
Background
[edit]This album features Rollins performing with the likes of Clifton Anderson, Stephen Scott, Bob Cranshaw, Jack DeJohnette and Perry Wilson.[1]
Critical reception
[edit]| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [2] |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings | [3] |
| Dallas Morning News | (B+)[4] |
| The Times | [5] |
Thor Christensen of the Dallas Morning News, in a B+ review commented, "But while What I Do blazes no new trails, it's still a challenging work full of the mind-bending solos and striking melodies that have always marked Mr. Rollins' best work."[4] Alex Henderson of Allmusic, in a 4/5 star review declared, "This Is What I Do falls short of essential, but it offers some nice surprises and is a rewarding addition to Rollins' huge catalog."[2]
Clive Davis of The Times, in a 4/5 star review proclaimed, "After a string of so-so releases, the good news is that his latest contains some of his earthiest playing in years. We all know that he can hurtle through the chord changes faster than a speeding bullet, but it is good to be reminded of just how soulful a musician he can be. There are times when he sounds as raw and bluesy as the recently departed Stanley Turrentine.[5] The Penguin Guide to Jazz in 4/4 star review remarked, "This Is What I Do is unmistakable, and great Sonny Rollins."[3]
Accolades
[edit]The album also won a Grammy for Best Jazz Instrumental Album.[6]
Track listing
[edit]All compositions by Sonny Rollins except where noted.
- "Salvador" – 7:55
- "Sweet Leilani" (Harry Owens) – 7:01
- "Did You See Harold Vick?" – 9:19
- "A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square" (Eric Maschwitz, Manning Sherwin) – 8:06
- "Charles M." – 10:19
- "Moon of Manakoora" (Frank Loesser, Alfred Newman) – 5:44
- Recorded at Clinton Recording Studios, New York City, on May 8 & 9, 2000, except tracks 3 & 5, recorded on July 29.
Personnel
[edit]Musicians
[edit]- Sonny Rollins – tenor saxophone
- Clifton Anderson – trombone (except tracks 1 & 6)
- Stephen Scott – piano
- Bob Cranshaw – electric bass
- Jack DeJohnette – drums (except tracks 3 & 5)
- Perry Wilson – drums (tracks 3 & 5)
Production
[edit]- Troy Halderson – recording engineering
- Mark Fraunfelder – recording assistance
- Jeremy Welsh – recording assistance
- Richard Corsello – remixing engineering
- George Horn – mastering
- Jamie Putnam – art direction, design
- John Abbott – photography (including cover)
- Steve Maruta – photography
References
[edit]- ^ a b Sonny Rollins (2000). This Is What I Do (album). Milestone Records.
- ^ a b Henderson, Alex. "Sonny Rollins - This Is What I Do". AllMusic. Retrieved May 30, 2025.
- ^ a b Cook, Richard; Morton, Brian (2008). The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings (9th ed.). Penguin. pp. 1235–1236. ISBN 978-0-141-03401-0.
- ^ a b Christensen, Thor (December 17, 2000). "CDs in Brief". Dallas Morning News. Retrieved May 30, 2025 – via newsbank.com.
- ^ a b Davis, Clive; Hargie, Marie (December 9, 2000). "New albums and concerts - Music". The Times. Retrieved May 30, 2025 – via newsbank.com.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ "Sonny Rollins". The Recording Academy. Retrieved May 30, 2025.
