Album artwork for Saxophone Colossus by Sonny Rollins
Album artwork for Saxophone Colossus by Sonny Rollins

Though he may have lacked the improvisational fire of John Coltrane or the restless curiosity of Miles Davis, Sonny Rollins played with a rich, round tone that complemented his melodic inclinations, making him the most accessible of the postbop musicians. Saxophone Colossus is the most successful of the late 1950s albums that made his reputation. Rollins's playing never falters; he's backed by the redoubtable Max Roach on drums, Tommy Flanagan on piano, and Doug Watkins on bass. Rollins is equally at home with the lilting Caribbean air of "St. Thomas," standards ("You Don't Know What Love Is"), blues ("Strode Rode," featuring a driving Flanagan solo), and a smoldering version of Brecht-Weill's "Moritat" (better known as "Mac the Knife").

Sonny Rollins

Saxophone Colossus

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Album artwork for Saxophone Colossus by Sonny Rollins
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Album artwork for Saxophone Colossus by Sonny Rollins
LP

£14.99

180 Gram Vinyl in Gatefold Sleeve.

Released 25/03/2022Catalogue Number

DOL773HG

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Album artwork for Saxophone Colossus by Sonny Rollins
LP

£14.99

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Released 24/12/2021Catalogue Number

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Sonny Rollins

Saxophone Colossus

Doxy
Album artwork for Saxophone Colossus by Sonny Rollins
LP +

£11.99

Ermitage Edition

Clear
Released 13/05/2022Catalogue Number

VNL12224

Learn more
Album artwork for Saxophone Colossus by Sonny Rollins
LP

£14.99

180 Gram Vinyl in Gatefold Sleeve.

Released 25/03/2022Catalogue Number

DOL773HG

Learn more
Album artwork for Saxophone Colossus by Sonny Rollins
LP

£14.99

Blue
Released 24/12/2021Catalogue Number

DOL773HB

Learn more

Though he may have lacked the improvisational fire of John Coltrane or the restless curiosity of Miles Davis, Sonny Rollins played with a rich, round tone that complemented his melodic inclinations, making him the most accessible of the postbop musicians. Saxophone Colossus is the most successful of the late 1950s albums that made his reputation. Rollins's playing never falters; he's backed by the redoubtable Max Roach on drums, Tommy Flanagan on piano, and Doug Watkins on bass. Rollins is equally at home with the lilting Caribbean air of "St. Thomas," standards ("You Don't Know What Love Is"), blues ("Strode Rode," featuring a driving Flanagan solo), and a smoldering version of Brecht-Weill's "Moritat" (better known as "Mac the Knife").