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Saxophone Colossus
Saxophone Colossus is the sixth studio album by American jazz saxophonist Sonny Rollins. Perhaps Rollins's best-known album, it is often considered his breakthrough record. It was recorded monophonically on June 22, 1956, with producer Bob Weinstock and engineer Rudy Van Gelder at the latter's studio in Hackensack, New Jersey. Rollins led a quartet on the album that included pianist Tommy Flanagan, bassist Doug Watkins, and drummer Max Roach. Rollins was a member of the Clifford Brown/Max Roach…
Peak Community Rank
#5
Avg Position
#6.7
3 Lists
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Rankings Featuring Saxophone Colossus
#6
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#9
Contender: Saxophone Colossus — Sonny Rollins
Verified Entity DossierRanked #5 in Top 10 Greatest Jazz Albums of All Time
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Should Saxophone Colossus rank higher than #5 in Greatest Jazz Albums of All Time?
Ranked #5 on "Top 10 Greatest Jazz Albums of All Time". Cast your vote to back or challenge this spot.
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Ranks as high as #5 on some lists — but only #9 here. Fans are divided.
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What is Saxophone Colossus's highest community ranking?⌄
Saxophone Colossus is ranked #5 on "Top 10 Greatest Jazz Albums of All Time" — its best placement across 3 lists on top10grid.com.
How many top-10 lists feature Saxophone Colossus?⌄
Saxophone Colossus appears in 3 lists on top10grid.com, spanning categories including MUSIC.
Is Saxophone Colossus a controversial ranking?⌄
Yes — community opinion on Saxophone Colossus varies widely. It ranks as high as #5 on some lists and as low as #9 on others, a spread of 4 positions, making it one of the more debated picks on top10grid.com.
