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 | Title : Saxophone Colossus
Author : Rollins, Sonny
Release Date : 19910701
Binding : Audio CD
Regular Price : $12.97
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Editorial Reviews :
Though he lacked the improvisational fire of John Coltrane and the restless curiosity of Miles Davis, Sonny Rollins played with a rich, round tone that complimented his melodic inclinations, making him the most accessible of the post-bop musicians. Saxophone Colossus is the most successful of the late '50s albums that made his reputation. Rollins' playing never falters; he's backed by the redoubtable Max Roach on drums, Tommy Flannagan 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 Tommy Flannagan solo), and a smoldering version of Brecht-Weill's 'Moritat' (better known as 'Mac the Knife'). If you are new to jazz, there is no better place to start than Saxophone Colossus. --Steven Mirkin
Buyer Reviews :
Without a doubt, one of the five best jazz albums ever made is this 1956 masterpiece. Recorded in a single day at Rudy Van Gelder's living room/studio, Sonny Rollins earned his place as a legend with 'Saxophone Colossus'. Aided and abetted by powerhouse drummer Max Roach, pianist Tommy Flanagan, and bassist Doug Watkins, the quartet plays with the precision of a chamber orchestra, and swings just as hard. It's not very often that you hear an album where the musicians are so in tune with each other. From the breezy sway of 'St. Thomas' to the final notes of 'Blue 7', Rollins and company shows how it should be done. This newly remastered edition finally sounds as great as the original vinyl pressing but without the hefty price you'll shuck out for an original copy. No serious jazz fan should be without a copy of this amazing album in their collection.
(by Jeff Harris)
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