Awakening - Sonny Fortune - LP - Pre Owned Vinyl (Arrives in 14days)

Released in 1975, Sonny Fortune’s 'Awakening' is a landmark recording that captures the saxophonist at the peak of his creative powers, forging a voice that is both fiercely individual and deeply rooted in the jazz tradition. The album brims with Fortune's signature sound: adventurous, passionate, and charged with an urgency that reflects the spirit of mid-70s New York. Featuring an all-star lineup—Billy Hart on drums, Wayne Dockery on bass, and Kenny Barron on piano—'Awakening' is a showcase of electrifying interplay, with compositions that balance raw improvisational fire with intricate melodic structures. Tracks like 'Triple Threat' and 'Nommo' highlight Fortune’s ability to channel both Coltrane-inspired spirituality and hard-bop vigor, while still carving out his own unmistakable path. For vinyl collectors and jazz connoisseurs, 'Awakening' isn’t just a time capsule—it's a bold artistic statement that continues to resonate, offering a listening experience that is as vital and energizing today as it was upon release. A must-have for those who seek jazz that pulses with life and imagination. Track List: A1 - Triple Threat - 10:25 A2 - Nommo - 9:38 B1 - Sunshower - 5:14 B2 - For Duke And Cannon - 2:58 B3 - Awakening - 12:17