Remembering Sonny Rollins and the Brooklyn Dodgers: A Tale of Two Pioneers
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Patrick Dubuque
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Summary
A reflective piece on the passing of jazz legend Sonny Rollins at age 95, interwoven with memories of the Brooklyn Dodgers and their move to Los Angeles. The article draws parallels between Rollins' album "Newk's Time" (1957, the Dodgers' last year in Brooklyn) and the cultural significance of both Rollins and Dodgers pitcher Don Newcombe (nicknamed "Newk"), exploring how their paths crossed physically and culturally as pioneers in their respective fields.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledSonny Rollins died on Memorial Day at the age of 95, five years shy of a centennial that would have been celebrated around the globe.
One of Sonny's greatest albums is titled 'Newk's Time.' It was recorded in 1957, the last year that the Dodgers were in Brooklyn.
Since radio waves can travel into outer space, Sonny Rollins' music is being heard in the hereditary home of Sun Ra and other unknown extraterrestrials.
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