Name: Saxophone Colossus
Brand: Sonny Rollins

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

37187

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Black

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2021-07-23

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8436569195321

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38121

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2021-06-18

1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Sonny Rollins

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Jazz

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Jazz Images

Jazz Images is a Spanish label that specializes in reissuing jazz albums. With a focus on preserving the rich history of jazz music, Jazz Images brings back iconic albums from the past and presents them in deluxe gatefold LP covers. These covers feature stunning photographs by renowned photographers such as Jean-Pierre Leloir and William Claxton. By combining exceptional music with visually captivating artwork, Jazz Images offers an immersive experience for jazz enthusiasts and collectors alike.

Sonny Rollins is an American jazz tenor saxophonist, widely recognized as one of the most important and influential jazz musicians. He has worked with greats such as Miles Davis, Thelonious Monk, John Coltrane, Dizzy Gillespie, and Max Roach. In May 2007, he was awarded the prestigious Polar Music Prize. In March 2011, he received the National Medal Of Arts from President Barack Obama.
Born on September 7, 1930 in New York City, Sonny Rollins has made significant contributions to the world of jazz throughout his career. His innovative style and virtuosic playing have earned him a reputation as a true master of his craft.
Rollins' collaborations with other legendary musicians have produced some of the most iconic recordings in jazz history. His ability to seamlessly blend different musical styles and create unique improvisations sets him apart from other artists in the genre.

Saxophone Colossus was Sonny Rollins' sixth studio album as a leader, and is perhaps his best-known LP, often considered his breakthrough record. Rollins leads a quartet featuring pianist Tommy Flanagan, bassist Doug Watkins, and drummer Max Roach. Seven Rollins' small group performances from the same period have been added as a bonus.

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Saxophone Colossus

Music GB

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