Rollins’ Timeless Verve: A Lifelong Jazz Odyssey
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A concise tour of Sonny Rollins’ defining recordings—from 1950s landmarks like Tenor Madness and Saxophone Colossus to influential live sets at the Village Vanguard and later masterpieces such as The Bridge, This Is What I Do, and the 9/11 concert—highlighting his fearless improvisation, calypso-influenced voice, and lasting impact on jazz.
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