Road Shows, Vol. 3

2014 • Doxy Records

Over the span of his storied and still-unfolding 65-year career, Sonny Rollins has established himself as one of the giants of jazz — a towering influence, a trailblazer, a powerfully creative force in the music. From his earliest masterpieces, such as Saxophone Colossus and Freedom Suite, to his Road Shows archival series of live performances for his Doxy label in the 2000s, Rollins has presented his peerless music without compromise — and to consistent international acclaim.

The new CD contains six tracks recorded between 2001 and 2012 in Saitama, Japan; Toulouse, Marseille, and Marciac, France; and St. Louis. “Patanjali,” a striking new Rollins composition, is given its debut recording.

Track Listing

1. Biji (Rollins)

Sonny Rollins (tenor saxophone)
Clifton Anderson (trombone)
Stephen Scott (piano)
Bob Cranshaw (bass)
Perry Wilson (drums)
Kimati Dinizulu (percussion)

2. Someday I’ll Find You

Sonny Rollins (tenor saxophone)
Clifton Anderson (trombone)
Bobby Broom (guitar)
Bob Cranshaw (bass)
Victor Lewis (drums)
Kimati Dinizulu (percussion)

3. Patanjali (Rollins)

Sonny Rollins (tenor saxophone)
Clifton Anderson (trombone)
Peter Bernstein (guitar)
Bob Cranshaw (bass)
Kobie Watkins (drums)
Sammy Figueroa (percussion)

4. Solo Sonny (Rollins)

Sonny Rollins (tenor saxophone)

5. Why Was I Born

Sonny Rollins (tenor saxophone)
Clifton Anderson (trombone)
Bobby Broom (guitar)
Bob Cranshaw (bass)
Steve Jordan (drums)
Kimati Dinizulu (percussion)

6. Don’t Stop the Carnival (Rollins)

Sonny Rollins (tenor saxophone)
Clifton Anderson (trombone)
Bobby Broom (guitar)
Bob Cranshaw (bass)
Steve Jordan (drums)
Kimati Dinizulu (percussion)