Saxophone Colossus

by Sonny Rollins

Overview

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"), introduces "Strode Rode," is lyrical on "You Don't Know What Love Is," and constructs a solo on "Blue Seven" that practically defines his style. Essential music that, as with all of Rollins' Prestige recordings, has also been reissued as part of a huge "complete" box set; listeners with a tight budget are advised to pick up this single disc and be amazed. ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	03/21/2006
Label:	Fantasy / Prestige
UPC:	0025218810524
Rank:	410

Tracks

1. St. Thomas
2. You Don't Know What Love Is
3. Strode Rode
4. Moritat
5. Blue 7

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Sonny Rollins   Primary Artist
Max Roach   Primary Artist,Guest Artist,Featured Artist
Doug Watkins   Primary Artist,Guest Artist,Featured Artist
Sonny Rollins Quartet   Primary Artist
Tommy Flanagan   Primary Artist,Guest Artist,Featured Artist

Technical Credits

Sonny Rollins   Composer
Gene Paul   Composer
Don Raye   Composer
Cole Porter   Composer
Irving Berlin   Composer
Gene DePaul   Composer
Bertolt Brecht   Composer
Billy Strayhorn   Composer
Kurt Weill   Composer
Raye De Paul   Composer