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What’s New?

Sonny Rollins · 1962

What’s New? is a 1962 RCA Victor album by Sonny Rollins built around Latin rhythms. It does not reinterpret the title song’s lyrical conceit or formal structure. It does not feature the trumpet solo for which the tune was originally written. It lands most clearly on ‘Jungoso’ and ‘Bluesongo’. It is worth hearing for its rhythmic focus — not for harmonic invention or narrative depth.