For me, what sets Sonny Rollins apart from all other tenor saxophonists in the 1950s is how he makes you feel as soon as he starts to play. For some reason, Sonny's sound instantly forces me to stop and listen and makes more emotionally aware. A feeling of seriousness comes over me and I pay hard attention to what he's playing. As much as I admire John …
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