Saxophone Colossus (1956) more music like this

by Sonny Rollins

Sonny Rollins recorded many memorable sessions during 1954-1958, but Saxophone Colossus is arguably his finest all-around set. Joined by pianist Tommy Flanagan, bassist Doug Watkins, and drummer Max Roach, Rollins debuts and performs the definitive version of "St. Thomas," tears into the chord changes of "Mack the Knife" (here called "Moritat"), ...

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The Complete Prestige Recordings (1949) more music like this

by Sonny Rollins

This seven-CD box set lives up to its title, reissuing in chronological order all of tenor saxophonist Sonny Rollins' recordings for Prestige. Dating mostly from 1951-1956, these valuable performances find Rollins developing from a promising player to a potential giant; many of his best recordings would take place a year or two after this program ...

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Love at First Sight (1980) more music like this

by Sonny Rollins

Sonny Rollins has an all-star backup band on this 1980 release: keyboardist George Duke, bassist Stanley Clarke, drummer Al Foster and on some selections percussionist Bill Summers. The music ranges from "The Very Thought of You" and a remake of "Strode Rode" to some more lightweight group originals. Decent music but nothing that memorable occurs. ...

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Free Jazz Classics, Vols. 3 & 4 (2006) more music like this

by Ken Vandermark

The Vandermark 5's Free Jazz Classics, Vols. 3 & 4 is the last double-disc set in the Free Jazz Classics series, according to Ken Vandermark's liner notes. The two artists Vandermark focuses on here are Sonny Rollins -- particularly his "Alfie Suite" -- and Rahsaan Roland Kirk. The Rollins set was previously issued in a limited-edition double disc ...

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Sax Symbol (2007) more music like this

by Sonny Rollins

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While the Gate Is Open (1989) more music like this

by Gary Thomas

After having avoided standards during his first few recordings, tenor saxophonist Gary Thomas surprised his followers withWhile the Gate Is Open, which contains such jazz themes as "Star Eyes," "The Song Is You," "On the Trail," and "Epistrophy." With assistance on some selections by guitarist Kevin Eubanks, keyboardist Renee Rosnes, Dave Holland ...

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Day (2008) more music like this

by Bridge Quartet

Stemming from a missed gig and a somewhat hurried recording session following, Day introduces the Bridge Quartet, a collection of jazzers from Portland (and nearby) in their first collaboration. Particularly given their short history as a quartet, the sound is incredible. Phil Dwyer's sax keeps a solid tone, at home in a smoky nightclub, and takes ...

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Epistrophy (1992) more music like this

by Bill Pierce

On this excellent album, tenor saxophonist Billy Pierce leads an all-star quartet through a challenging set dominated by the compositions of Thelonious Monk and Sonny Rollins. Opening with "I'm an Old Cowhand" (a Johnny Mercer standard long associated with Rollins) and then diving into two Monk pieces, Pierce is in full control from the beginning, ...

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Monsoon (1988) more music like this

by Gary Bartz

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Sonny Rollins [Prestige] (1972) more music like this

by Sonny Rollins

This budget compilation was originally released on double LP in 1972, as part of a series of compilations by Prestige in the 1970s. It was issued during Sonny Rollins' second period of self-imposed exile. The first occurred between 1959 and 1962, when Rollins recorded a dizzying number of sets under his own name, and as a featured guest with other ...

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