Album · 1957
Saxophone Colossus
- Released
- 27 April 1957
- Label
- Prestige
- Catalogue no.
- LP 7079
- Tracklist
- 5 tracks
- Length
- 39:53
- Country
- US
“Saxophone Colossus” is an album by Sonny Rollins, released in 1957 on Prestige. The original release has 5 tracks with a running time of 39:53. Jazz standards on the record include “St. Thomas” and “You Don't Know What Love Is”. The line-up features Doug Watkins (double bass), Max Roach (drums (drum set)), Sonny Rollins (tenor saxophone) and Tommy Flanagan (piano).
Who played on Saxophone Colossus
- Doug Watkins double bass all tracks
- Max Roach drums (drum set) all tracks
- Sonny Rollins tenor saxophone all tracks
- Tommy Flanagan piano all tracks
Tracklist
- A1 St. Thomas standard — Sonny Rollins 6:48
- A2 You Don't Know What Love Is standard — Gene de Paul 6:29
- A3 Strode Rode — Sonny Rollins 5:15
- B1 Moritat — Kurt Weill 10:03
- B2 Blue 7 — Sonny Rollins 11:18
Production
- Rudy van Gelder recording
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Frequently asked questions
Who played on Saxophone Colossus?
The line-up of Saxophone Colossus includes Doug Watkins (double bass), Max Roach (drums (drum set)), Sonny Rollins (tenor saxophone) and Tommy Flanagan (piano).
Which label released Saxophone Colossus?
Saxophone Colossus was released in 1957 on Prestige (LP 7079).
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