Name: Saxophone Colossus
Brand: Sonny Rollins

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Catalogue number

27241

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2023-05-19

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8436028694006

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Sonny Rollins

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Jazz

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Poll Winner Records

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.

Digitally remastered two-fer containing the complete original album 'Saxophone Colossus', showcasing Sonny Rollins in a quartet setting, featuring Tommy Flanagan, Doug Watkins and Max Roach. As a bonus, the complete album 'Work Time', featuring Rollins and Roach again in a quartet format has been added as a bonus. SONNY ROLLINS, tenor sax TOMMY FLANAGAN, piano DOUG WATKINS, bass MAX ROACH, drums. Hackensack, New Jersey, June 1956.  *Bonus album (6-10): Work Time: SONNY ROLLINS tenor sax RAY BRYANT piano GEORGE MORROW bass MAX ROACH drums. Hackensack, New Jersey, December 1955.

Saxophone Colossus

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