Sonny Rollins
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Sonny Rollins artist page: interviews, features and/or performances archived at NPR Music
Studio Sessions
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March 12, 2012 Hear from tenor saxophonist Sonny Rollins, drummer Jack DeJohnette and bassist Stanley Clarke.
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December 27, 2007 Hear an interview and in-studio performance by the fiery, passionate tenor-sax legend.
Interviews & Profiles
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December 27, 2007 Hear an interview and in-studio performance by the fiery, passionate tenor-sax legend.
April 28, 2007 The elder statesman of the saxophone, Sonny Rollins has released a new CD on his own label.
Reviews
December 3, 2010 Kevin Whitehead picks CDs, books and a DVD for the jazz lover on your list this holiday season.
September 7, 2005 Hear a review of a new 9/11 tribute CD by saxophonist Sonny Rollins.
August 1, 2001 Jazz legend Rollins recorded this album as a tribute to the cause of African-American freedom.
August 1, 2001 Rollins' breakthrough album contains diverse musical elements including a calypso and ballad.
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December 5, 2011 The list of our 50 favorite albums of the year includes Tom Waits and more artists from S to W.
August 28, 2011 In a special concert, the saxophone colossus unites with fellow jazz legends like Ornette Coleman.
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July 27, 2011 Did you know that Sonny Rollins played on a Rolling Stones song? Hear that and other jazz cameos.
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May 17, 2011 Hear five jazz songs that express Western themes of space, freedom, pioneers and movement.
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September 7, 2010 It's hard to overstate Rollins' contribution to jazz. In honor of his birthday, here's a look back.
December 1, 2009 Rez Abbasi picks five songs which showcase innovative guitarist Jim Hall's idiosyncratic technique.
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May 5, 2008 Hear five notable glimpses into the world's most famous jazz joint.
