Saxophone Colossus Vinyl
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$50.00 AUD
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Sonny Rolins
Saxophone Colossus Vinyl
$50.00 AUD
Description
Saxophone Colossus is the landmark album from Sonny Rollins, originally released in 1956 and widely regarded as one of the most important jazz recordings ever committed to tape. Capturing Rollins in peak early form, the album showcases his commanding tone, inventive phrasing, and effortless swing.
This 2011 remastered mono vinyl reissue presents the album in its original intended format. The dedicated mono mix delivers focused instrumentation, punchy dynamics, and cohesive interplay between Rollins and his all-star rhythm section — Tommy Flanagan (piano), Doug Watkins (bass), and Max Roach (drums).
Pressed on vinyl, the remaster enhances warmth and clarity while preserving the session’s analog character. The mono presentation tightens the soundstage, bringing Rollins’ tenor sax front and centre, just as it was heard in the golden era of hard bop.
A cornerstone jazz title, this remastered mono edition is an essential addition to any serious vinyl collection.
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