Saxophone Colossus GONDLP5OP It has become clear that

It has become clear that Matthew Shipp is the most interesting and important jazz pianist of his generation

” This fantastic group was destined to end in tragedy

Mastered from the original analogue tapes and pressed on 180g vinyl

" which Iyer selected as an indirect homage to the late Chick Corea

Hard-bop devotees shouldn't overlook Mobley's Message

Saxophone Colossus GONDLP5OP It has become clear thatOne of the pivotal recordings in bringing about the widespread acceptance of Sonny Rollins as a major figure, Saxophone Colossus inspired critics to write scholarly analyses and fans to revel in the hard swinging invention, humor, and tender strength balladry. Up to this album, while most musicians recognized Rollins as one of the new influential forces in the jazz of the 50s, most critics were carping at Rollins or damning him with faint praise. "St.