Sonny Rollins, President, The Coleman Hawkins Fan Club

 

From Bret "Jazz Video Guy" Primack.  The continuing story of Sonny Rollins, and how Coleman Hawkins and his playing and style really influenced him, and inspired Rollins to play the way he did, using the horn as a solo instrument.  

On Sunday Night Live, Aidan Levy, author, Saxophone Colossus - The Life and Music of Sonny Rollins, discussed how much of an influence Coleman Hawkins on the teenage saxophonist. Purchase Saxophone Colossus - The Life and Music of Sonny Rollins; https://amzn.to/3CDQ5JK #sonnyrollins #SAXOPHONECOLOSSUS #theloniousmonk #johncoltrane #milesdavis