Saxophone Colossus GONDLP5OP " which Iyer selected as

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

each with opposing ideas and forms

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

” This fantastic group was destined to end in tragedy

they are records best understood as distinct from each other

Saxophone Colossus GONDLP5OP " which Iyer selected asOne 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.