Sonny Rollins

43 Podcast Episodes

Sonny Rollins: Armed Robbery, Rikers Island, and the Return of the Saxophone Colossus

Sonny Rollins: Armed Robbery, Rikers Island, and the Return of the Saxophone Colossus

Sonny Rollins did time at Rikers Island twice: first for armed robbery and again for using dope. He was a fiend and a pi... Read more

1 Aug 2023

43mins

Tenor saxophone master Sonny Rollins: ``Sonny Rollins Plus 4..

Tenor saxophone master Sonny Rollins: ``Sonny Rollins Plus 4..

Tonight`s Jazz Feature can be deemed a classic. It was the second album under Sonny Rollins` name since his return to th... Read more

1 Aug 2023

3hr 38mins

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Episode 799: Two great news stories about health, a great quote from Duke Ellington, a stunning island town in France, the music of the great sax player Sonny Rollins, and more…

Episode 799: Two great news stories about health, a great quote from Duke Ellington, a stunning island town in France, the music of the great sax player Sonny Rollins, and more…

Good News: Exercise can reverse your biological age! Link HERE.The Good Word: A wonderful quote from the genius, Duke El... Read more

15 Jun 2023

21mins

Tenor saxophone master Sonny Rollins: "Work Time".

Tenor saxophone master Sonny Rollins: "Work Time".

Sonny Rollins needs no introduction here but this incredible album that is tonight's Jazz Feature is often overlooked in... Read more

13 Jun 2023

3hr 30mins

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The Dr. Jazz Podcast: Sonny Rollins Calypsos (June 2023)

The Dr. Jazz Podcast: Sonny Rollins Calypsos (June 2023)

In this Episode, we take a special look at Island and Calypso music recorded by Jazz Legend, Sonny Rollins. C'mon & ... Read more

13 Jun 2023

1hr 37mins

Tonight's Jazz Feature: Sonny Rollins: "The Freedom Suite" and John Handy: "Tears for Old Miss".

Tonight's Jazz Feature: Sonny Rollins: "The Freedom Suite" and John Handy: "Tears for Old Miss".

Tonight's Jazz Feature is a bit of a catch-up as we return to live broadcasting. This Jazz Feature is an extended tribut... Read more

14 Mar 2023

3hr 36mins

A Conversation with Sonny Rollins Biographer Aidan Levy Part 2

A Conversation with Sonny Rollins Biographer Aidan Levy Part 2

Hosts David C. Gross and Tom Semioli converse with the author of Saxophone Colossus: The Life and Music of Sonny Rollins... Read more

7 Feb 2023

36mins

A Conversation with Sonny Rollins Biographer Aidan Levy Part 1

A Conversation with Sonny Rollins Biographer Aidan Levy Part 1

Hosts David C. Gross and Tom Semioli converse with the author of Saxophone Colossus: The Life and Music of Sonny Rollins... Read more

31 Jan 2023

36mins

Jazz Bums | Preview of Sonny Rollins - Go West! The Contemporary Records Albums

Jazz Bums | Preview of Sonny Rollins - Go West! The Contemporary Records Albums

For our next presentation on the Vinyl Community Podcasts we bring you The Jazz Bums: Chris, Mike, and Felipe. In this e... Read more

30 Jan 2023

18mins

386 - Billy Drummond: Playing with Sonny Rollins and Horace Silver, His New Record, "Me Being Me for Right Now"

386 - Billy Drummond: Playing with Sonny Rollins and Horace Silver, His New Record, "Me Being Me for Right Now"

Acclaimed by Downbeat as “one of the hippest bandleaders now at work,” Billy Drummond’s thrilling, powerful and highly m... Read more

15 Sep 2022

1hr 30mins

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