One of the world's great tenor saxophonists, Sonny Rollins has always been committed to the fundamental truths of jazz, especially swing. He has managed to be consistently experimental and forward-looking, and he has recorded at least a dozen essential albums. Here, Richard Palmer charts Rollins's career in full.
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1. Newk's Time: 1949-59 / 2. What's New? 1961-67 / 3. Horn Culture: The 1970s and Beyond / 4. Conclusions: Rollins as Saxophone Colossus / Three Rollins' Solos: St Thomas, I Know That You Know, Three Little Words (Transcriptions and commentary by Ken Rattenbury) / Discography