Arturo Sandoval's Latest Work and a Tribute to Sonny Rollins: This Month in Jazz
By
Phil Freeman
Crisp on the outside, thoughtful on the inside. A keeper.
Summary
This article covers the passing of jazz legend Sonny Rollins at 95, reflecting on his legacy as the last surviving titan of bebop and hard bop. It includes personal recollections from interviews with Rollins, highlighting his humility. The article also features Arturo Sandoval's current work and reviews the best new jazz releases of the month.
Key quotes
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An absolute legend, he was the last man standing from his generation of bebop and hard bop players
The impression I got was of an extraordinarilly humble man
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