Saxophone Colossus

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Though he lacked the improvisational fire of John Coltrane and the restless curiosity of Miles Davis, Sonny Rollins played with a rich, round tone that complimented his melodic inclinations, making him the most accessible of the post-bop musicians. Saxophone Colossus is the most successful of the late '50s albums that made his reputation. Rollins' playing never falters; he's backed by the redoubtable Max Roach on drums, Tommy Flannagan on piano, and Doug Watkins on bass. Rollins is equally at home with the lilting Caribbean air of "St. Thomas," standards ("You Don't Know What Love Is"), blues ("Strode Rode," featuring a driving Tommy Flannagan solo), and a smoldering version of Brecht-Weill's "Moritat" (better known as "Mac the Knife"). If you are new to jazz, there is no better place to start than Saxophone Colossus. --Steven Mirkin

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Average customer rating: Rollins the master What More to Say? One of the greatest pieces of recorded music ever all jazzed up! Saxophone Colossus!

Saxophone Colossus Sonny Rollins Manufacturer: Ojc ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Hard Bop | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Modern Postbebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: Mingus Ah Um Somethin' Else Thelonious Monk with John Coltrane Moanin' A Love Supreme ASIN: B000000YG5 Release Date: 1991-07-01

Tracks:

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

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Though he lacked the improvisational fire of John Coltrane and the restless curiosity of Miles Davis, Sonny Rollins played with a rich, round tone that complimented his melodic inclinations, making him the most accessible of the post-bop musicians. Saxophone Colossus is the most successful of the late '50s albums that made his reputation. Rollins' playing never falters; he's backed by the redoubtable Max Roach on drums, Tommy Flannagan on piano, and Doug Watkins on bass. Rollins is equally at home with the lilting Caribbean air of "St. Thomas," standards ("You Don't Know What Love Is"), blues ("Strode Rode," featuring a driving Tommy Flannagan solo), and a smoldering version of Brecht-Weill's "Moritat" (better known as "Mac the Knife"). If you are new to jazz, there is no better place to start than Saxophone Colossus. --Steven Mirkin

Customer Reviews:

Rollins the master.......2007-05-31

This is one of the best ever Jazz albums, recorded by one of the top five tenor players in Jazz history.

The other musicians are:
Tommy Flanagan - Piano
Doug Watkins - Bass
Max Roach - drums

Even if you're not a Jazz fan you'll know Sonny Rollins 'St Thomas' which opens the album, with its calypso melody its one of the best known Jazz tunes. The performances are uniformly excellent and the sound is incredible since this album was recorded 50 years ago.

The track 'Moritat' is in fact 'The theme from the three penny opera', but it sounds remarkably similar to 'Mack the Knife'. Whatever the tune really is, Rollins is never less throughly inventive, as anyone who has seen him live will testify to. This track perhaps contains the highlight of the album, where Sonny Rollins trades 4's with Max Roach.

This is one of the classic Jazz albums and should be in everyones collection.

What More to Say?.......2007-04-19

Look at the reviews of this CD...a heavy-metal fan turned onto jazz (at least in part) by this album. Someone realizing that rating this CD is like rating the Mona Lisa. - And with >70 reviews this CD still has a perfect 5 stars. - Yes, the music really is that good. The rendition of "Moritat" is by itself enough to justify buying the CD. I am adding my two cents here only to help keep the reviews recent and to let potential buyers know that this music is [still] amazing and it really is worth your hard-earned money.

One of the greatest pieces of recorded music ever.......2007-04-06

This is a milestone album, not just in jazz, but in the history of recorded music. I will never forget walking into a record store as a child and hearing this music for the first time. Sonny Rollins had the genius to create music on an new level; one that took the elements of BEBOP and created a deeper melodic and rhythmic foundation. And the recording of this album pointed to the music of the Beatles and beyond. This is jazz at its greatest and most alluring level. This album rocks, it rolls and it grooves in a way that no other "recording: had done before, and that few have done since. If you want to learn what the hightest art can achieve, you can listen to this for an entire life time. Sonny, you are the greatest. And you will always be remembered for this masterpiece.

all jazzed up!.......2007-02-21

This cd of Sonny Rollins is the second jazz cd I have ever purchased. I bought it along with Louis Armstrong, The Definitive Collection.

As I stated in my review of Louis' cd, I am a hard core rock 'n roll/heavy metal girl and have never intentionally listened to jazz before...but I think I'm hooked now! I listened to samples of a LOT of albums before I made this purchase, and Sonny's music reeled me in like no other, with the exception of Louis.

After listening to this cd, I am going to look for more of Sonny's albums to buy. I'm sure his music can turn anyone into a jazz fan...it did me, and that's quite an amazing feat!

Saxophone Colossus!.......2007-02-20

Giving this album a rating is like trying to rate the Mona Lisa. It's an unmistakable masterpiece. Listen to it and I challenge you to not be swept up in the envelope of that sound. Reflective melancholy, exuberant joy, each melody a story told with an attitude...or a sense of humour. It's all here. Rollins sings through his horn while the rhythm section lays it down and you are enraptured.

Whenever someone I know says they can't get into jazz, this is the album I play to open their ears. Whenever I'm down in the dumps, this is the album I listen to to lift my spirits.

Saxophone Collossus is one of the greatest albums of any genre. I've been listening to it for the better part of twenty-five years. It's part of my nervous system. I wouldn't want to be without it.

Average customer rating: A classic Poor remaster of a great album Brilliant album--problem w/RVG though RVG Remaster...Defective.

Saxophone Colossus Sonny Rollins Manufacturer: Prestige ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Hard Bop | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Modern Postbebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: Mingus Ah Um Somethin' Else Moanin' Giant Steps A Love Supreme ASIN: B000EGDAI4 Release Date: 2006-03-21

Tracks:

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

Amazon.com

Though he lacked the improvisational fire of John Coltrane or the restless curiosity of Miles Davis, Sonny Rollins played with a rich, round tone that complemented his melodic inclinations, making him the most accessible of the postbop musicians. Saxophone Colossus is the most successful of the late 1950s albums that made his reputation. Rollins's playing never falters; he's backed by the redoubtable Max Roach on drums, Tommy Flanagan on piano, and Doug Watkins on bass. Rollins is equally at home with the lilting Caribbean air of "St. Thomas," standards ("You Don't Know What Love Is"), blues ("Strode Rode," featuring a driving Flanagan solo), and a smoldering version of Brecht-Weill's "Moritat" (better known as "Mac the Knife"). If you are new to jazz, there is no better place to start than Saxophone Colossus. --Steven Mirkin

Customer Reviews:

A classic.......2007-04-15

The other customer reviews of this CD criticize the audio quality, but they overlook the fact that this recording is a CLASSIC by any standard. While any criticism of the remastering may be valid, don't pass up this historic work by a true master.

Poor remaster of a great album.......2007-01-20

Wait until this album is reissued again. It would be a shame for anyone to buy this and get the wrong impression. The masters for this reissue are apparently poor on the 4th track Moritat. Returning it to Amazon won't help, the disk is fine, the master is bad. Concord (or perhaps some other company with a little more attention to quality control) should recall these, remaster it and try again.

Brilliant album--problem w/RVG though.......2006-09-21

The brilliance of this album has been stated many times by people with more jazz knowledge than me. However I thought I should echo what the other reviewer states here: there are some minor problems with this disc. Specifically, there is a flutter on the 4th track "Moritat." I thought I heard it 3-4 different times. It doesn't ruin the music, but you might be tempted to return the disc. The RVG series is stellar so I'm assuming it's a problem with the masters. If that's not the problem then it may be in the manufacturing. Mildly disappointing...

I would like to put in a quick mention of the genius of Max Roach. His technique on the ride cymbal is revolutionary. I could write an essay on it myself! All in all, this is one of my all-time favorite jazz albums.

RVG Remaster...Defective........2006-08-15

I've tried two copies of this new Rollins (RVG) remaster. The left channel flutters and fades in the same places throughout both discs (e.g., track four, 2:20 - 2:30). I've heard from third parties that this is a problem with the master tapes. I find it makes the reissue distracting and unlistenable.

Average customer rating: Great company

Saxophone Colossus Sonny Rollins Manufacturer: Apo ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Hard Bop | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Modern Postbebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Jazz | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Time Out Way Out West Sunday at the Village Vanguard Chet Soultrane ASIN: B000068UR5 Release Date: 2002-07-09

Tracks:

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

Customer Reviews:

Great company.......2006-11-11

Having never heard of Analog productions before I was a bit reluctant to spend almost $30 for this hybrid SACD, but decided to try it out. This is the most impressed I have been by a Super Audio CD since "Kind of Blue". Very good presence and none of the stridence which can interfere with my enjoyment of tenor sax at times. Analogue productions has very high production values indeed. They claim on the label that the high quality of the sound is due to their proprietary all-tube tape mastering equipment with the latest DSD transfer technology. I will buy more SACD's from them starting with another Sonny - "Way Out West". I may buy their whole catalog :-).

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Saxophone Colossus Sonny Rollins Manufacturer: Essential Jazz Spain ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Hard Bop | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Jazz | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B000K15UFE Release Date: 2006-11-27

Tracks:

1. Saint Thomas
2. You DonT Know What Love Is
3. Strode Rode
4. Moritat
5. Blue
6. There's No Business Like Show Business (Bonus Track)
7. Paradox (Bonus Track)
8. Raincheck (Bonus Track)
9. There Are Such Things (Bonus Track)
10. It's All Right With Me (Bonus Track)

Album Description

Two essential albums from tenor saxophonist Sonny Rollins. 1956's Saxophone Colossus is thought to be Rollins' masterpiece and features Tommy Flanagan and Max Roach. Work Time (1955) also features Roach and Ray Bryant. 10 tracks. Essential Jazz. 2006.

Album Details

The Use of the Word Colossus Brings to Mind Its Adjectival Derivative Colossal, a Word which Has Had Its Share of Buffeting About Among Hollywood's Celluloid Hucksters in their Press Releases Regarding Many of the Empty Epics which Pass Across the Screens of the Nation. The Dictionary Says Colossal is Gigantic; Huge; Vast. When Applied to Sonny Rollins's Talent, it also Signifies Depth.

Average customer rating: Rollins the master What More to Say? One of the greatest pieces of recorded music ever all jazzed up! Saxophone Colossus!

Saxophone Colossus (20 Bit Mastering) Sonny Rollins Manufacturer: Prestige ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Hard Bop | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Modern Postbebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: Mingus Ah Um Somethin' Else Thelonious Monk with John Coltrane Moanin' A Love Supreme ASIN: B00000K0YC Release Date: 1999-10-19

Tracks:

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

Amazon.com

Though he lacked the improvisational fire of John Coltrane or the restless curiosity of Miles Davis, Sonny Rollins played with a rich, round tone that complemented his melodic inclinations, making him the most accessible of the postbop musicians. Saxophone Colossus is the most successful of the late 1950s albums that made his reputation. Rollins's playing never falters; he's backed by the redoubtable Max Roach on drums, Tommy Flanagan on piano, and Doug Watkins on bass. Rollins is equally at home with the lilting Caribbean air of "St. Thomas," standards ("You Don't Know What Love Is"), blues ("Strode Rode," featuring a driving Flanagan solo), and a smoldering version of Brecht-Weill's "Moritat" (better known as "Mac the Knife"). If you are new to jazz, there is no better place to start than Saxophone Colossus. --Steven Mirkin

Customer Reviews:

Rollins the master.......2007-05-31

This is one of the best ever Jazz albums, recorded by one of the top five tenor players in Jazz history.

The other musicians are:
Tommy Flanagan - Piano
Doug Watkins - Bass
Max Roach - drums

Even if you're not a Jazz fan you'll know Sonny Rollins 'St Thomas' which opens the album, with its calypso melody its one of the best known Jazz tunes. The performances are uniformly excellent and the sound is incredible since this album was recorded 50 years ago.

The track 'Moritat' is in fact 'The theme from the three penny opera', but it sounds remarkably similar to 'Mack the Knife'. Whatever the tune really is, Rollins is never less throughly inventive, as anyone who has seen him live will testify to. This track perhaps contains the highlight of the album, where Sonny Rollins trades 4's with Max Roach.

This is one of the classic Jazz albums and should be in everyones collection.

What More to Say?.......2007-04-19

Look at the reviews of this CD...a heavy-metal fan turned onto jazz (at least in part) by this album. Someone realizing that rating this CD is like rating the Mona Lisa. - And with >70 reviews this CD still has a perfect 5 stars. - Yes, the music really is that good. The rendition of "Moritat" is by itself enough to justify buying the CD. I am adding my two cents here only to help keep the reviews recent and to let potential buyers know that this music is [still] amazing and it really is worth your hard-earned money.

One of the greatest pieces of recorded music ever.......2007-04-06

This is a milestone album, not just in jazz, but in the history of recorded music. I will never forget walking into a record store as a child and hearing this music for the first time. Sonny Rollins had the genius to create music on an new level; one that took the elements of BEBOP and created a deeper melodic and rhythmic foundation. And the recording of this album pointed to the music of the Beatles and beyond. This is jazz at its greatest and most alluring level. This album rocks, it rolls and it grooves in a way that no other "recording: had done before, and that few have done since. If you want to learn what the hightest art can achieve, you can listen to this for an entire life time. Sonny, you are the greatest. And you will always be remembered for this masterpiece.

all jazzed up!.......2007-02-21

This cd of Sonny Rollins is the second jazz cd I have ever purchased. I bought it along with Louis Armstrong, The Definitive Collection.

As I stated in my review of Louis' cd, I am a hard core rock 'n roll/heavy metal girl and have never intentionally listened to jazz before...but I think I'm hooked now! I listened to samples of a LOT of albums before I made this purchase, and Sonny's music reeled me in like no other, with the exception of Louis.

After listening to this cd, I am going to look for more of Sonny's albums to buy. I'm sure his music can turn anyone into a jazz fan...it did me, and that's quite an amazing feat!

Saxophone Colossus!.......2007-02-20

Giving this album a rating is like trying to rate the Mona Lisa. It's an unmistakable masterpiece. Listen to it and I challenge you to not be swept up in the envelope of that sound. Reflective melancholy, exuberant joy, each melody a story told with an attitude...or a sense of humour. It's all here. Rollins sings through his horn while the rhythm section lays it down and you are enraptured.

Whenever someone I know says they can't get into jazz, this is the album I play to open their ears. Whenever I'm down in the dumps, this is the album I listen to to lift my spirits.

Saxophone Collossus is one of the greatest albums of any genre. I've been listening to it for the better part of twenty-five years. It's part of my nervous system. I wouldn't want to be without it.

Average customer rating:

Saxophone Colossus ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Jazz | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B000NO28LM Release Date: 2007-04-17

Average customer rating:

Saxophone Colossus Sonny Rollins Manufacturer: Prestige ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Hard Bop | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Modern Postbebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Jazz | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B000FIHBDG Release Date: 2006-07-03

Tracks:

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

Album Details

Japanese Limited Edition Issue of the Album Classic in a Deluxe, Miniaturized LP Sleeve Replica of the Original Vinyl Album Artwork.

Average customer rating: Rollins the master What More to Say? One of the greatest pieces of recorded music ever all jazzed up! Saxophone Colossus!

Saxophone Colossus Sonny Rollins Manufacturer: Jvc / Xrcd ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Hard Bop | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Modern Postbebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: Mingus Ah Um Somethin' Else Thelonious Monk with John Coltrane Moanin' A Love Supreme ASIN: B00004SSU6 Release Date: 2000-04-11

Tracks:

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

Amazon.com

Though he lacked the improvisational fire of John Coltrane and the restless curiosity of Miles Davis, Sonny Rollins played with a rich, round tone that complimented his melodic inclinations, making him the most accessible of the post-bop musicians. Saxophone Colossus is the most successful of the late '50s albums that made his reputation. Rollins' playing never falters; he's backed by the redoubtable Max Roach on drums, Tommy Flannagan on piano, and Doug Watkins on bass. Rollins is equally at home with the lilting Caribbean air of "St. Thomas," standards ("You Don't Know What Love Is"), blues ("Strode Rode," featuring a driving Tommy Flannagan solo), and a smoldering version of Brecht-Weill's "Moritat" (better known as "Mac the Knife"). If you are new to jazz, there is no better place to start than Saxophone Colossus. --Steven Mirkin

Customer Reviews:

Rollins the master.......2007-05-31

This is one of the best ever Jazz albums, recorded by one of the top five tenor players in Jazz history.

The other musicians are:
Tommy Flanagan - Piano
Doug Watkins - Bass
Max Roach - drums

Even if you're not a Jazz fan you'll know Sonny Rollins 'St Thomas' which opens the album, with its calypso melody its one of the best known Jazz tunes. The performances are uniformly excellent and the sound is incredible since this album was recorded 50 years ago.

The track 'Moritat' is in fact 'The theme from the three penny opera', but it sounds remarkably similar to 'Mack the Knife'. Whatever the tune really is, Rollins is never less throughly inventive, as anyone who has seen him live will testify to. This track perhaps contains the highlight of the album, where Sonny Rollins trades 4's with Max Roach.

This is one of the classic Jazz albums and should be in everyones collection.

What More to Say?.......2007-04-19

Look at the reviews of this CD...a heavy-metal fan turned onto jazz (at least in part) by this album. Someone realizing that rating this CD is like rating the Mona Lisa. - And with >70 reviews this CD still has a perfect 5 stars. - Yes, the music really is that good. The rendition of "Moritat" is by itself enough to justify buying the CD. I am adding my two cents here only to help keep the reviews recent and to let potential buyers know that this music is [still] amazing and it really is worth your hard-earned money.

One of the greatest pieces of recorded music ever.......2007-04-06

This is a milestone album, not just in jazz, but in the history of recorded music. I will never forget walking into a record store as a child and hearing this music for the first time. Sonny Rollins had the genius to create music on an new level; one that took the elements of BEBOP and created a deeper melodic and rhythmic foundation. And the recording of this album pointed to the music of the Beatles and beyond. This is jazz at its greatest and most alluring level. This album rocks, it rolls and it grooves in a way that no other "recording: had done before, and that few have done since. If you want to learn what the hightest art can achieve, you can listen to this for an entire life time. Sonny, you are the greatest. And you will always be remembered for this masterpiece.

all jazzed up!.......2007-02-21

This cd of Sonny Rollins is the second jazz cd I have ever purchased. I bought it along with Louis Armstrong, The Definitive Collection.

As I stated in my review of Louis' cd, I am a hard core rock 'n roll/heavy metal girl and have never intentionally listened to jazz before...but I think I'm hooked now! I listened to samples of a LOT of albums before I made this purchase, and Sonny's music reeled me in like no other, with the exception of Louis.

After listening to this cd, I am going to look for more of Sonny's albums to buy. I'm sure his music can turn anyone into a jazz fan...it did me, and that's quite an amazing feat!

Saxophone Colossus!.......2007-02-20

Giving this album a rating is like trying to rate the Mona Lisa. It's an unmistakable masterpiece. Listen to it and I challenge you to not be swept up in the envelope of that sound. Reflective melancholy, exuberant joy, each melody a story told with an attitude...or a sense of humour. It's all here. Rollins sings through his horn while the rhythm section lays it down and you are enraptured.

Whenever someone I know says they can't get into jazz, this is the album I play to open their ears. Whenever I'm down in the dumps, this is the album I listen to to lift my spirits.

Saxophone Collossus is one of the greatest albums of any genre. I've been listening to it for the better part of twenty-five years. It's part of my nervous system. I wouldn't want to be without it.

Average customer rating:

Saxophone Colossus ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Jazz | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B000AMZ0QM Release Date: 2005-09-27

Average customer rating:

Saxophone Colossus Sonny Rollins Manufacturer: Prestige ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Hard Bop | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Modern Postbebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Jazz | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B000BM6JXO Release Date: 2005-12-19

Tracks:

1. St. Thomas
2. Strode Rode
3. Blue 7
4. You Don't Know What Love Isthree Penny Opera

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