Rollins is one of the most important tenor saxophonists from the period of the great innovations in jazz, the 1950s. On this CD he expresses his commitment to and passion for good environmental management. This is immediately clear from four new compositions: Echo-side blue, Global warming, Mother's nature's blues and Clear-cut boogie. It also contains an adaptation of his own Island lady. The only
… standard on this CD is Change partners. Rollins' accompanists are: Stephen Scott (piano), Bob Cranshaw (electric bass), Clifton Anderson (trombone), Victor See Yuen (percussion) and Idris Muhammad / Perry Wilson (drums). It has become a beautiful CD by a jazz legend with a very unique sound, which is recognizable out of thousands! (JW) _more
