“Alfie” was released in 1966 as the soundtrack to the British film of the same name starring Michael Caine. Tenor saxophonist Sonny Rollins had previously recorded the music he had written especially for the film in London with British musicians. For the Impulse! album, which was released when the film was released, he re-recorded the music with an American star cast and arrangements by Oliver Nelson. The musical development follows that of the film character – from the carefree, daring hipster in “Alfie's Theme” to the thoughtful, almost broken man in “Alfie's Theme Differently.” Both the film and the soundtrack were extremely well received by audiences and critics alike: “Alfie” reached number 17 on the Billboard Rhythm'n'Blues charts!
As part of the popular “Verve Acoustic Sounds Series,” Universal Music Japan presents the sonically impressive remastering of this jazz classic as a limited edition Japan SHM-SACD in a mini LP cardboard sleeve with OBI stripe. The original recording sessions for “Alfie” took place on January 26, 1966, at Rudy Van Gelder Studio in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey.
Oliver Nelson (arranger, condcutor)
Sonny Rollins (composer, tenor saxophone)
J.J. Johnson (trombone, tracks 1 & 2)
Jimmy Cleveland (trombone, tracks 3, 4, 5 & 6)
Phil Woods (alto saxophone)
Bob Ashton tenor saxophone)
Danny Bank (baritone saxophone)
Roger Kellaway (piano)
Kenny Burrell (guitar)
Walter Booker (bass)
Frankie Dunlop (drums)
This title is an SHM SACD. This format is the further development of the single-layer SACD and uses a particularly light-transparent plastic (Super High Material). It allows a much better readability of the pit-land structures on the surface than is possible with hybrid SACDs. Universal's SHM SACDs are generally re-digitized to DSD from the albums' master tapes without any changes. SHM SACDs can be played on any SACD player. Please do not use L'Art du Son or alcohol-based cleaning agents. - Please note: All titles are designed by Universal Music as limited edition collector's items for the Japanese market.
Title
1. Alfie’s Theme
2. He’s Younger Than You Are
3. Street Runner With Child
4. Transition Theme For Minor Blues Or Little Malcolm Loves His Dad
5. On Impulse
6. Alfie's Theme Differently
