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Release Year1986
Runtime1h 41m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresMusic, Documentary
Votes3
DirectorRobert Mugge
WritersRobert Mugge
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.7 out of 10
Cast7 credited
Also Known AsSaxophone Colossus
About Saxophone Colossus
Tenor saxophone master Sonny Rollins has long been hailed as one of the most important artists in jazz history, and still, today, he is viewed as the greatest living jazz improviser. In 1986, filmmaker Robert Mugge produced Saxophone Colossus, a feature-length portrait of Rollins, named after one of his most celebrated albums.
Directed by Robert Mugge, Saxophone Colossus leans on a strong ensemble — Sonny Rollins, Gary Giddins, Ira Gitler — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about music titles of 1986.
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