The Complete ESP-Disk Recordings

Sonny Simmons

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The Complete ESP-Disk Recordings Review

by AllMusic

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.

Track Listing - Disc 1

	Title/Composer	Performer	Time	Stream
1	Metamorphosis Sonny Simmons	Sonny Simmons	11:49	Spotify Amazon
2	A Distant Voice Sonny Simmons	Sonny Simmons	07:32	Spotify Amazon
3	City of David Sonny Simmons	Sonny Simmons	15:20	Spotify Amazon
4	Interplanetary Travelers Sonny Simmons	Sonny Simmons	09:35	Spotify Amazon
5	Change from the 50's to the 60's	Sonny Simmons	02:26	Spotify Amazon
6	The Avant Garde	Sonny Simmons	01:42	Spotify Amazon
7	Fear of Exposing the Music	Sonny Simmons	01:50	Spotify Amazon
8	Sonny on Barbara Donald I	Sonny Simmons	02:35	Spotify Amazon
9	Barbara's Influences	Sonny Simmons	00:26	Spotify Amazon
10	Staying on the Watch	Sonny Simmons	00:34	Spotify Amazon
11	Sonny on Barbara Donald II	Sonny Simmons	01:52	Spotify Amazon
12	The City of David	Sonny Simmons	00:55	Spotify Amazon
13	Metamorphosis	Sonny Simmons	00:18	Spotify Amazon
14	Barbara on Her and Sonny's Children	Sonny Simmons	00:42	Spotify Amazon
15	The College Circuit	Sonny Simmons	00:49	Spotify Amazon

Track Listing - Disc 2

	Title/Composer	Performer	Time	Stream
1	Resolutions Sonny Simmons	Sonny Simmons	08:48	Spotify Amazon
2	Zarak's Symphony Sonny Simmons	Sonny Simmons	12:59	Spotify Amazon
3	Balladia Sonny Simmons	Sonny Simmons	13:02	Spotify Amazon
4	Dolphy's Days Sonny Simmons	Sonny Simmons	13:45	Spotify Amazon
5	On Eric Dolphy I	Sonny Simmons	01:31	Spotify Amazon
6	On Eric Dolphy II	Sonny Simmons	02:43	Spotify Amazon
7	How They Treat Us	Sonny Simmons	02:10	Spotify Amazon
8	The West Coast	Sonny Simmons	01:01	Spotify Amazon
9	Musicians Need Work	Sonny Simmons	01:49	Spotify Amazon
10	The Music Industry	Sonny Simmons	02:20	Spotify Amazon
11	Learn Your Appliance	Sonny Simmons	01:56	Spotify Amazon
12	The "New Music"	Sonny Simmons	01:12	Spotify Amazon
13	Dennis Charles	Sonny Simmons	00:38	Spotify Amazon
14	Barbara on Slug's Saloon	Sonny Simmons	00:32	Spotify Amazon
15	Sonny's Contribution	Sonny Simmons	03:55	Spotify Amazon