Freedom Weaver: The 1959 European Tour Recordings is the first official release of Sonny Rollins' tour with bassist Henry Grimes, and drummers Pete La Roca, Kenny Clarke and Joe Harris. Released in cooperation with Sonny Rollins and for the first time on vinyl, this limited-edition 180g 4 LP set is available exclusively for Record Store Day. Freedom Weaver includes an elaborate booklet with rare photos by Ed van der Elsken, Jean-Pierre Leloir, Bob Parent and many others; lead liners by jazz scholar Bob Blumenthal, and new interviews with Rollins himself, Branford Marsalis, James Carter, Joe Lovano, James Brandon Lewis and Peter Brotzmann. Mastered by the legendary mastering engineer Bernie Grundman.

Available while supplies last, online sales begin at 8AM EST Sunday April 21st 2024