Sonny Simmons - The Complete ESP-Disk' Recordings (2005) CD-Rip

THE COMPLETE ESP-DISK RECORDINGS is a definitive snapshot of Sonny Simmons's art. The two-disc set comprises two albums from 1966 (STAYING ON THE WATCH and MUSIC FROM THE SPHERES), both of which represent his wildly exploratory style to fine effect. Also included are extensive interviews with Simmons, featuring conversations on everything from Eric (Simmons worked with him in the early '60s), his wife (the trumpeter Barbara Donald), and the state of the avant garde. This is a sure bet for any fan of '60s free jazz.

Tracks:

CD1

01. Metamorphosis [11:49]
02. Distant Voice [07:32]
03. City of David [15:20]
04. Interplanetary Travelers [09:35]
05. Change from the 50's to the 60's [02:26]
06. The Avant Garde [01:42]
07. Fear of Exposing the Music [01:50]
08. Sonny on Barbara Donald I [02:35]
09. Barbara's Influences [00:26]
10. Staying on the Watch [00:34]
11. Sonny on Barbara Donald II [01:52]
12. The City of David [00:55]
13. Metamorphosis [00:18]
14. Barbara on Her and Sonny's Children [00:42]
15. The College Circuit [00:49]

CD2

01. Resolutions [08:48]
02. Zarak's Symphony [12:59]
03. Balladia [13:02]
04. Dolphy's Days [13:45]
05. On Eric Dolphy I [01:31]
06. On Eric Dolphy II [02:43]
07. How They Treat Us [02:10]
08. The West Coast [01:01]
09. Musicians Need Work [01:49]
10. The Music Industry [02:20]
11. Learn Your Appliance [01:56]
12. The New Music [01:12]
13. Dennis Charles [00:38]
14. Barbara on Slug's Saloon [00:32]
15. Sonny's Contribution [03:55]

Personnel:

Sonny Simmons (alto saxophone); Michael Cohen (piano); Juney Booth, Teddy Smith (double bass); James Zitro (drums, percussion); Bert Wilson (tenor saxophone); Barbara Donald (trumpet); John Hicks (piano); Marvin Pattillo (percussion).