![]() More impressive is the vigor that has sustained itself for more than six decades. The pattern continued, marked by projects that included Stanley Clark, George Duke, Tony Williams, Ron Carter, McCoy Tyner and countless others. The decade would also see a first Grammy nomination (for the film score Alfie). An early 60s return resulted in the critically acclaimed album, The Bridge and began a relationship with Jim Hall and Bob Cranshaw. Noted for his intense practice regimens and lengthy hiatuses, he achieved a charismatic renown. Albums like A Night At The Village Vanguard, Way Out West and Freedom Suite defined his status as a hard bop master. During the 1950s he developed his trademark piano-less trio sound. Soon after, he was performing and recording as a leader. ![]() His career began with modernists Bud Powell, Fats Navarro and Roy Haynes. However Sonny Rollins would become one of the most emulated tenor players in the jazz world. The story is well known: A young man takes up the tenor saxophone to become the next Coleman Hawkins. (Sonny Rollins – tenor saxophone Ornette Coleman – alto saxophone Roy Hargrove – trumpet Jim Hall – guitar Russell Malone – guitar Christian McBride – acoustic bass Bob Cranshaw – electric bass Roy Haynes – drums Kobie Watkins – drums Sammy Figueroa – percussion)
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