He Will Never Stop the Carnival - Exploring Sonny Rollins' West Indian Roots

 

From Bret "Jazz Video Guy" Primack.

Tenor Saxophonist Sonny Rollins has strong West Indian roots and he'll never stop the carnival. Aidan Levy, author of "Saxophone Colossus - The Life and Music of Sonny Rollins," discusses why "Don't Stop the Carnival" is such an important part of the tenorman's repertoire. This video includes the alternative take for "Carnival" featuring vocals. Purchase Saxophone Colossus - The Life and Music of Sonny Rollins; https://amzn.to/3CDQ5JK #sonnyrollins #SAXOPHONECOLOSSUS #dontstopthecarnival #calypso #westindianroots