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SONNY ROLLINS - SAXOPHONE COLOSSUS *Hybrid SACD*

One of the pivotal recordings in bringing about the widespread acceptance of Sonny Rollins as a majorfigure, Saxophone Colossus inspired critics to write scholarly analyses and fans to revel in hard-swinginginvention humor and tender-strength balladry. Up tothis album, while most musicians recognized Rollins asone of the new influential forces in the jazz of the50's, most critics were carping at Rollins or damminghim with faint praise.

'St. Thomas,' a traditional WestIndian melody which Mal Waldron remembered as 'TheCarnival,' was recorded by many artists after Sonnyintroduced it here. It remains a jazz standard today.The contributions of Tommy Flanagan's elegant swing,Doug Watkin's steady lift, and Max Roach's mostmusical accompaniment and soloing make this alandmark album. Recording engineered by Rudy Van Gelder.

Track Listing:

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