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Saxophone Colossus

Sonny Rollins

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Cat No: 771759

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Release Date:  25 January 2019

Label:  Waxtime

Packaging Type:  Slip Sleeve (CD or Vinyl)

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Barcode:  8436542010504

Genres:  Jazz  Bebop  

Release Date:  19 May 2023

Label:  Poll Winner Records

Packaging Type:  Jewel Case

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Barcode:  8436028694006

Genres:  Jazz  Bebop  

Release Date:  30 July 2021

Label:  Jazz Images

Packaging Type:  Gate Fold Vinyl

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Genres:  Jazz  Bebop  

Release Date:  02 July 2021

Label:  Jazz Images

Packaging Type:  Digipak

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Barcode:  8436569195468

Genres:  Jazz  Bebop  

Release Date:  24 November 2023

Label:  Jazz Wax

Packaging Type:  Slip Sleeve (CD or Vinyl)

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Barcode:  8435723700746

Genres:  Jazz  Bebop  

Release Date:  09 February 2024

Label:  20th Century Masterworks

Packaging Type:  Slip Sleeve (CD or Vinyl)

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Barcode:  8436563184758

Genres:  Jazz  Bebop  

  • Description

    Digitally remastered two-fer containing the complete original album 'Saxophone Colossus', showcasing Sonny Rollins in a quartet setting, featuring Tommy Flanagan, Doug Watkins and Max Roach.

    As a bonus, the complete album 'Work Time', featuring Rollins and Roach again in a quartet format has been added as a bonus.

    Description

    180g vinyl reissue of Sonny Rollins' classic album 'Saxophone Colossus' in deluxe gatefold sleeve with iconic pictures by jazz photographer Francis Wolff.

    Sonny Rollins had already been a regular member of the celebrated Max Roach-Clifford Brown Quintet for half a year when he entered the studio on June 22, 1956 to record Saxophone Colossus, one of his most acclaimed albums as a leader. Age 26, Rollins was already a well-known jazz figure. He had recorded some albums as a leader but, above all, he had been part of some of the most outstanding combos of the period: the Miles Davis Quintet and the Max Roach-Clifford Brown Quintet. The present album introduced his famous composition "Saint Thomas".

    Description

    Sonny Rollins classic album 'Saxophone Colossus' with pictures by iconic photographer Francis Wolf + 7 bonus tracks.

    'Saxophone Colossus' was Sonny Rollins' sixth studio album as a leader, and is perhaps his best-known LP, often considered his breakthrough record. Rollins leads a quartet featuring pianist Tommy Flanagan, bassist Doug Watkins, and drummer Max Roach. Seven Rollins' small group performances from the same period have been added as a bonus.

    "I find this entire album excellent on all counts and for all persons concerned (the recorded sound is a gas, by the way)." Ralph J. Gleason, DownBeat

    Description

    180g high-definition premium vinyl pressing, for super fidelity, the complete album plus bonus track. Saxophone Colossus, recorded on June 22, 1956, presents Sonny Rollins leading an all-star quartet that includes pianist Tommy Flanagan, bassist Doug Watkins, and drummer Max Roach. The album enjoyed great critical success from the start and helped establish Rollins as a prominent jazz artist. Includes the first version of Rollins' classic 'St. Thomas', as well as his outstanding reading of the Kurt Weill perennial tune 'Moritat', also known as 'Mack The Knife'.

    Description

    180-GRAM BLUE VINYL - THE COMPLETE ALBUM + 1 BONUS TRACK. Contains new specially prepared liner notes by Penguin Guide to Jazz's writer Brian Morton and by Paris' prestigious Jazz Magazine.

    When Sonny Rollins entered the studio on June 22nd 1956, to record Saxophone Colossus, one of his most acclaimed albums as a leader, he had already been a regular member of the celebrated Max Roach-Clifford Brown Quintet, which explains the presence here of Max Roach on drums. Age 26, Rollins was already a well-known jazz figure but after this LP he became a true star. It includes his first recording of his classic "St. Thomas" and his unforgettable version of "Moritat/Mack the Knife".

    5-Star reviews in both Down Beat and AllMusic.

  • Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. Saint Thomas
      • 2. You Donaet Know What Love Is
      • 3. Strode Road
      • 4. Moriat
      • 5. Blue 7

    Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. It's Alright With Me
      • 2. There Are Such Things
      • 3. Raincheck
      • 4. Paradox
      • 5. There's No Business Like Show Business
      • 6. Blue Seven
      • 7. Moritat
      • 8. Strode Rode
      • 9. You Don't Know What Love Is
      • 10. Saint Thomas

    Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. Saint Thomas
      • 2. You Don't Know What Love Is
      • 3. Strode Rode
      • 4. God Bless The Child

      Side 2

      • 5. Moritat [aka Mack The Knife]
      • 6. Blue 7
      • 7. In A Sentimental Mood

    Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. Saint Thomas
      • 2. You Don't Know What Love Is
      • 3. Strode Rode
      • 4. Moritat [Mack The Knife]
      • 5. Blue 7
      • 6. When Your Lover Has Gone
      • 7. Paul's Pal
      • 8. My Reverie
      • 9. The Most Beautiful Girl In The World
      • 10. In A Sentimental Mood
      • 11. Manhattan
      • 12. God Bless The Child

    Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. Saint Thomas
      • 2. You Don't Know What Love Is
      • 3. Strode Rode

      Side 2

      • 1. Moritat
      • 2. Blue 7
      • 3. I've Grown Accustomed To Her Face

    Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. Saint Thomas
      • 2. You Don't Know What Love Is
      • 3. Strode Rode
      • 4. The Last Time I Saw Paris

      Side 2

      • 1. Moritat
      • 2. Blue 7