Arranged By [Vocal Chorus]-Jimmy Jones (3) (tracks: 2, 6)
Bass-Bob Cranshaw (tracks: 1 to 6), Percy Heath (tracks: 7 to 10)
Congas, Bongos-Cándido Camero*
Drums-Ben Riley (tracks: 1, 2, 5, 6), Connie Kay (tracks: 7 to 10)
Guitar-Jim Hall (tracks: 1, 2, 5, 6)
Liner Notes-Arnold Marcus, George Avakian
Percussion-Denis Charles (tracks: 2, 6), Frank Charles (2) (tracks: 2, 6), Willie Rodriguez (tracks: 2, 6)
Piano-John Lewis (2) (tracks: 7, 10)
Recorded By-Ray Hall (tracks: 1 to 6)
Tenor Saxophone-Sonny Rollins

Notes

Made in the EU.Digitally remastered.Limited edition of 500 copies, 6-panel digipack. Includes booklet with updated liner notes. Originally issued as What’s New? (RCA Victor LSP-2572), subtitled “Sonny Rollins brings to jazz a new rhythm from South America.” Original liner notes (What's New): George AvakianLiner notes 2019: Arnold MarcusSingers on Tracks 2 and 6: H. Roberts, M. Stewart, C. Spencer, M. Burton, N. Wright, W. Clover.Track 1 recorded in New York, April 18, 1962.Tracks 2 and 6 recorded in New York, April 26, 1962.Tracks 3 and 4 recorded in New York, May 14, 1962.Track 5 recorded in New York, May 8, 1962.Tracks 1 to 6 recorded at RCA Victor's Studio B, New York City.Tracks 7 to 10 are bonus tracks, recorded live at the Music Inn, Lenox, Massachusetts, August 3, 1958.