Alfie is a 1966 soundtrack album by jazz saxophonist Sonny Rollins, featuring music composed for the 1966 British film of the same name.
Issued on the Impulse! label, the album features performances by Rollins, with Kenny Burrell, Jimmy Cleveland, J. J. Johnson, and Roger Kellaway, arranged and conducted by Oliver Nelson. The original film was made in London and features Rollins with a score recorded with British musicians, including pianist Stan Tracey, who are not heard on this album.
The album reached No. 17 on the Billboard R&B chart. In the UK, the album was originally released in 1966 under the title Sonny Plays Alfie, on the His Master's Voice label (CLP 3529), before resurfacing in 1966 as Alfie on the jazz-based Impulse! label, as in the US.
Track listing All compositions by Sonny Rollins.
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Personnel Oliver Nelson – arranger, conductor Sonny Rollins – composer, tenor saxophone J. J. Johnson – trombone (tracks 1–2) Jimmy Cleveland – trombone (tracks 3–6) Phil Woods – alto saxophone Bob Ashton – tenor saxophone Danny Bank – baritone saxophone Roger Kellaway – piano Kenny Burrell – guitar Walter Booker – bass Frankie Dunlop – drums
Charts + Chart performance for Alfie Chart (2025) Peak position Greek Albums (IFPI) 21
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