SONNY ROLLINS "SAXOPHONE COLOSSUS" LP RVG DG PRESTIGE
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PRESTIGE PRLP 7079
446 W 50TH ST YELLOW/BLACK DEEP GROOVE LABEL
GLOSSY LP JACKET VG- SPLIT SPINE TOP HALF AND SPLIT SEAM MIDDLE OF BOTTOM
LP VG++/VG++
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 LP and be amazed.
TracksTitle Composer Time 1 St. Thomas Rollins 6:48 2 You Don't Know What Love Is DePaul, Raye 6:31 3 Strode Rode Rollins 5:19 4 Moritat Brecht, Weill 10:05 5 Blue 7 Rollins 11:17
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