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The essential Sonny Rollins records, ranked — where to start and what to reach for next.
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1A Night at the Village VanguardSonny RollinsStart here
A Night at the Village Vanguard
A landmark piano-less live trio date. Inventive and beloved. A high point.
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2Saxophone ColossusSonny RollinsClassic
Saxophone Colossus
A definitive hard-bop statement, melodic and muscular, home to the calypso 'St. Thomas'. Effortlessly inventive. One of the great tenor records.
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3Way Out WestSonny RollinsClassic
Way Out West
A relaxed, piano-less trio peak of cowboy-themed swing. Inventive and beloved. A classic.
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4The BridgeSonny RollinsClassic
The Bridge
A comeback after his famous sabbatical, sharp and assured. Strong and acclaimed. A return to form.
Essential Sonny Rollins tracks
Tracks we've featured in our best-of lists — tap a title to find it on Amazon Music.