Part of a Rudy Van Gelder mastered reissue series from Prestige, Saxophone Colossus remains a jazz classic and arguably Rollins’ best ever all-round set.
Recorded in 1956, this is the album that put paid to any doubts that he was a true jazz master, as he conquered all with a depth of virtuosity that included his debut and definitive version of the now standard St Thomas as one of five immaculate tracks that elucidate his complete oneness with the tenor saxophone and hallmarks his astonishing interpretive powers.
Swinging, inventive, tender humourous, amazing and essential music.
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Track Listing :
1. St Thomas
2. You Don't Know What Love Is
3. Strode Rode
4. Moritat
5. Blue 7
Sonny Rollins (tenor sax); Tommy Flanagan (piano); Doug Watkins (bass); Max Roach (drums).
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