Rollins, Sonny
Rollins Plays For Byrd
Recorded in 1956, a year after Charlie Parker's passing, "Rollins plays for Byrd" was the young Sonny's tribute to the Be Bop genius. For the occasion Rollins leads a fine quintet featuring Kenny Dorham - trumpet, Wade Legge - piano, George Morrow - bass, and the great Max Roach on drums representing here the closest connection with Parker.