Sonny Rollins

It's been a Punk heavy week on the blog it seems and for the final two postings I'm gonna move away from that. Time for some more legendary Jazz in Sonny Rollins. One of the most influential Jazz Saxophonists who has shared the limelight with the likes of Miles Davis, Charlie Parker and Thelonious Monk. Having started his career in 46, Rollins is still releasing albums at age 82. Rollins much like any Jazz musician of the time wasn't without his share of legal woes. Having spent time in jail and battling a Heroin addiction, he managed to work through it all and release some landmark Jazz records. 'Live At The Village Vanguard' stands as one of the landmark Live records. Released in 57 originally the albums was later reissued as a double CD. Up for grabs is the second part of the CD. This is a great live record from someone at his peak. Well worth checking out.

Sonny Rollins is another Jazz great that everyone should have in their collection. His work with the Jazz giants is just incredible. And his early solo records were just magical. Something about those early records that just screamed genius. And to still be releasing albums in your 80's, come on who does that anymore. And lets talk about awards, Kennedy Center Honors, National Medal Of Arts winner. Oh and if you're a Simpsons fan, Bleeding Gums Murphy is loosely based on Sonny Rollins.

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