Keep on Rollin’ – A Tribute to Sonny Rollins

by Denis Gäbel

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1.	Freedom Suite, Pt. 1 06:59	buy track
2.	Freedom Suite, Interlude I 01:44	buy track
3.	Freedom Suite, Pt. 2 05:58	buy track
4.	Freedom Suite, Interlude II 01:48	buy track
5.	Freedom Suite, Pt. 3 07:29	buy track
6.	Way out West 05:49	buy track
7.	I'm an Old Cowhand 10:00	buy track
8.	Come, Gone 06:33	buy track
9.	Freedom Suite, Pt. 2 (Alternate Take) 06:07	buy track

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"Denis Gäbel has perfectly captured the spirit of the master saxophonist Sonny Rollins on his expertly crafted recording Keep on Rollin’. That he does so while maintaining his individuality is no minor accomplishment. I was quite impressed with his big sound, loose phrasing and overall confidence. After listening to this fresh outing from him, I'm left with the impression that this is the start of a wonderful career for this talented saxophonist. To quote a theme song that I used to play with Sonny, Denis – Don't Stop the Carnival."
Mark Soskin
(pianist in Sonny Rollins' Band for 15 years)

In 2005, Sonny Rollins turned 75. Within the past 50 Years, the master of the tenor saxophone has created a unique style. Jazz history could not be imagined without it. Without Sonny Rollins, music would sound different today.

In the late 50's, he was working only with bass and drums in his bands. With the harmony instrument missing, a completely new rough sound came into existence. Using this instrument line-up, Rollins made many legendary recordings. The records Way out West (1957) and Freedom Suite (1958) are recognized as milestones.

The Denis Gäbel Trio has recorded songs of these two albums on its first CD. The Dutch saxophonist Jasper Blom joined the project as a special guest. In November 2005, the musicians met for the recording session at the famous Wisseloord Studios in Hilversum (NL), to record everything live in just one afternoon. The fantastic thing about Rollin's compositions is that they leave great freedom to the soloists. Therefore Keep on Rollin’ is not just a flat copy of the original recordings, but more so an innovative, swingin' tribute to the grand master.

"He plays with so much imagination and wonderfully builds up his solos! His technique is tremendous! Denis stands above the matter!" Han Reizinger

"He is a real band leader. You need a vision, a strong feel for sound, structure and presentation for that. Denis seems to have it all." Yuri Honing

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released September 24, 2020

Denis Gäbel - tenor sax
Jasper Blom - tenor sax
Henning Gailing - bass
Hendrik Smock - drums

Recorded on November 14, 2005 at Wisseloord Studios, Hilversum, Netherlands.

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Denis Gäbel Cologne, Germany

Denis Gäbel (* 11. Nov. 1979) ist ein deutscher Jazzmusiker (Tenor- und Sopransaxophon, Komposition).
Gäbel ist der jüngere Bruder des Sängers Tom Gaebel und des Moderators Colin Gäbel.
Bereits mit 13 Jahren erhielt er 1993 den Ersten Preis als Landessieger NRW bei Jugend jazzt.
Zuletzt arbeitete er in der Bigband seines Bruders (auch als musikalischer Leiter) und mit seinem eigenen Quartett. ... more

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