1. Newk's Time: 1949-59 / 2. What's New? 1961-67 / 3. Horn Culture: The 1970s and Beyond / 4. Conclusions: Rollins as Saxophone Colossus / Three Rollins' Solos: St Thomas, I Know That You Know, Three Little Words (Transcriptions and commentary by Ken Rattenbury) / Discography
Richard Palmer writes regularly for Jazz Journal International and
is series editor for Eastnote, Hull University Press's new imprint
of jazz studies. He is the author of a number of books on jazz.
Richard Palmer is Director of General Education at Bedford School,
where for twenty years he was Head of English. A regular
contributor to Jazz Journal International, he has published widely
in the fields of literature, education and jazz.
"Richard Palmer's biography of Sonny Rollins is a well-written,
indepth look at one of the jazz greats. This fine book gives the
reader a fascinating and accurate look at the saxophone master. It
reveals the life of Rollins, and his music....This is the type of
book to read, savor, purchase for a friend, and place in your local
Public Library. This is one entertaining and educational reading
experience about a giant among jazz saxophonists!"
*Lee Prosser*
"Richard Palmer's biography of Sonny Rollins is a well-written,
indepth look at one of the jazz greats. This fine book gives the
reader a fascinating and accurate look at the saxophone master. It
reveals the life of Rollins, and his music....this is the type of
book to read, savor, purchase for a friend, and place in your local
Public Library. This is one entertaining and educational reading
experience about a giant among jazz saxophonists!" -Lee Prosser,
Jazz Book Review
"The book is a masterpiece of genre wherein Mr. Palmer is not
content to rely on his own considerable research into Rollin's
prodigious recording output. He contrasts and/or confirms his own
appraisals with copious quotes from many other august critics,
musicians, and record producers. All this makes for fascinating
reading, not least because we are given insight into what the
giants of the modern movement thought of each other!...No matter
what corner of the ring you occupy, read this book." -Just Jazz,
December 2004
Review -Jazz Special (Scandinavia)
"Since the focus here is on recorded output, this well-documented
study complements some other recent titles...which are more
concerned with Rollin's personal life. Recommended for jazz
collections in public and academic libraries." -Library Journal,
5/1/504
*Blurb from reviewer*
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