Alfie [1966] [Original Music From the Score]

by Sonny Rollins

Overview

Tenor saxophonist Sonny Rollins loaned his flair for the dramatic to the score for the film Alfie, accompanying the story of what the liner notes describe as "the involuntary education of a hipster." Arranged by Oliver Nelson, the soundtrack follows the character's evolution from the carefree, rakish Lothario of "Alfie's Theme" to the contemplative, somewhat broken man reflected in "Alfie's Theme Differently." Rollins attempts to capture the textures of life through his incisive and energetic playing, his coherent improvisations, and variations on musical themes. While "Alfie's Theme" and its variants make the most lasting impression, "He's Younger Than You Are" is touching, laced with regret. And the sensual, relaxed "On Impulse" has a nice sense of immediacy. ~ Rovi Staff

Product Details

Release Date:	06/13/2025
Label:	Universal Japan
UPC:	4988031759172

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Sonny Rollins   Primary Artist,Sax (Tenor)
Jimmy Cleveland   Guest Artist,Trombone
Roger Kellaway   Guest Artist,Piano
Kenny Burrell   Guest Artist,Guitar
Phil Woods   Guest Artist,Sax (Alto)
J.J. Johnson   Guest Artist,Trombone
Oliver Nelson   Guest Artist,Sax (Tenor),Conductor
Bob Ashton   Sax (Tenor)
Danny Bank   Sax (Baritone)
Walter Booker   Bass
Frankie Dunlop   Drums

Technical Credits

Hollis King   Art Direction,Design
Lee Tanner   Photography
Nat Hentoff   Liner Notes
Oliver Nelson   Arranger
Michael Cuscuna   Reissue Producer
Rudy Van Gelder   Engineer
Erick Labson   Digital Remastering
Bob Thiele   Producer
Sonny Rollins   Composer