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    Saxophone Colossus

    Sonny Rollins - Saxophone Colossus

    03/22/1956 | Prestige 

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    All Music Guide Review

    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, All Music Guide

    Saxophone Colossus Track Listing

  • Track#
  • Title
  • time
  • lyrics
  • 1
  • St. Thomas
  • 6:48
  • Sound Clip for St. Thomas from Saxophone Colossus


  • 2
  • You Don't Know What Love Is
  • 6:31
  • Sound Clip for You Don't Know What Love Is from Saxophone Colossus


  • 3
  • Strode Rode
  • 5:19
  • Sound Clip for Strode Rode from Saxophone Colossus


  • 4
  • Moritat
  • 10:05
  • Sound Clip for Moritat from Saxophone Colossus


  • 5
  • Blue 7
  • 11:17
  • Sound Clip for Blue 7 from Saxophone Colossus


    • Credits of Saxophone Colossus

    • Hannan
    • Design, Photography, Cover Design

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