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This Is What I Do

Sonny RollinsAudio CD
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)

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Always a restless creative spirit, a constantly self-renewing citizen of the jazz world and one of the music's leading lights, saxophone legend Sonny Rollins has long been ambivalent about, even averse to, the business side of music. However, since forming his own record label, Doxy, in 2005, Rollins has emerged as an inspired-and surprisingly assertive-entrepreneur.

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  • Audio CD (November 14, 2000)
  • Original Release Date: October 24, 2000
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Milestone
  • ASIN: B00004Z3ZD
  • Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Music
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #196,156 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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With his nephew, Clifton Anderson, on trombone, Stephen Scott on piano, longtime partner Bob Cranshaw on electric bass, and Perry Wilson and Jack DeJohnette on drums, Sonny Rollins's big sound and genius for thematic improvisation are in full effect on This Is What I Do. "Salvador," a calypso-samba tribute to the Afro-Brazilian city, is a rhythmic ancestor of his celebrated "St. Thomas." The gospel-tinged version of "Sweet Leilani" and his midtempo rendition of "The Moon of Manakoora"--from the films Waikiki Wedding and The Hurricane, respectively--both highlight Rollins's humorous side and his genius for turning corny pop tunes into jazz vehicles. Rollins also salutes dearly departed comrades with the funky "Did You See Harold Vick" and the sanctified stirrings of "Charles M" in honor of Charles Mingus. What tenor saxophonist Sonny Rollins has done for the past 50 years is reign as one of jazz's most thrilling improvisers. This is further proof why. --Eugene Holley Jr.

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4.6 out of 5 stars
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4.6 out of 5 stars
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars I think even Sonny might like this recording. November 4, 2000
Format:Audio CD
This is his best studio recording in years. Other than the presence on Jack DeJohnette on a couple of tracks, this is Sonny's regular working group. Stephen Scott and Clifton Anderson play a few short, pleasant solos, but Sonny dominates the recording from beginning to end. No barnburners, (all of the tunes are medium to medium-slow tempo), but the Sonny's playing is the warm, lyrical, and filled with imagination and humor. Even though a studio recording will probably never match his playing for those of us that have heard him in a club or concert hall, this one comes close.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Another amazing album from Sonny Rollins... January 2, 2001
Format:Audio CD
Perhaps the most amazing thing about Mr. Rollins isn't that he's still producing albums at the age of 70, but that he's still producing amazing, innovative albums. This is no exception.

It starts out with a mid-tempo calypso-like tune which is quite remincesent of his old stanard, St. Thomas. Rollin's playing over this is lively, inventive, interesting, and fresh sounding. Part of the appeal isn't what he plays, but how he plays it. His tone is powerful and awe-inspiring, yet he plays with restraint, and keeps his characteristic playfulness and expressiveness that he's famous for. I'm not saying, however, that his playing is devoid of substance- on the contrary, his playing is full of rich ideas and lines. He achieves the ultimate goal of all jazz musicians- his playing is almost lyrical, telling a story, often not distinguishing itself from the melody of the tune.

I know I'm gushing praise, but I don't do it that often. I doubt there's anyone qualified enough to make any major complaints against this seemingly perfect album. I know I've put this in my collection along with Tenor Madness and Saxophone Colossus, and it keeps finding its way onto my stereo over and over again. I really can't say enough good things about this album, I'd just tell you to buy it as soon as possible.

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5.0 out of 5 stars 70 years young and still blowing with perfection December 2, 2001
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What can I say, the title of the album says it all...This is what I do. And he does, with exceptional wit and authority. The album starts of with a great calypso hook, "Salvador". Then Sonny plays a rear and enjoyable sweet ballad titled "Sweet Leilani" with a graceful touch. After the groovy "Did You See Harold Vick?" and an elegant ballad "A Nightingale Sang in Berkley Square", Sonny ventures into the world of Charles Mingus with a nice tribute original titled, "Charles M.". He exits the album with a sensitive yet stylistic, "The Moon of Manakoora." All in all this album plays beautifully and Sonny really shows strength on improvisation with controlled crooning. At 70, he plays better than most of the young guns today. He is still the master of the sax. Anyone who enjoys Sonny Rollins or Jazz in general will be truly satisfied with this CD.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Sonny should let Clifton play more
I got several of Sonny Rollins' recent albums a few weeks ago after having bought "Sonny, Please" about 18 months previously. Read more
Published on March 3, 2009 by Roger Berlind
5.0 out of 5 stars Things to do while Sonny Rollins does what he does
Sonny Rollins is legendary for taking a song and stretching it out, making monumental masterpieces out of the simplest of jazz classics. Read more
Published on November 6, 2008 by Eric C. Sedensky
4.0 out of 5 stars This Is What I Do
This Is What I Do~ Sonny Rollins is a more great saxophone playing from the "immortal" Sonny Rollins. Listening to this album is soothing and it is like therapy for the soul. Read more
Published on June 9, 2007 by Bjorn Viberg
5.0 out of 5 stars Rollins still on top form
This late album from Sonny Rollins shows that the man still has it. Recorded in August 2000, you may only get 6 tracks, but Sonny is still in blinding form on Tenor. Read more
Published on May 18, 2007 by S J Buck
5.0 out of 5 stars DID YOU SEE HAROLD VICK ?
SONNY ROLLINS LOVES TO PUT "DIDDIES" IN HIS TUNES, AND THOSE HUMOROUS NOTES AND MELODIES IS A HALLMARK OF SONNY'S PLAYING STYLE. DID YOU SEE HAROLD VICK ? Read more
Published on March 3, 2006 by James "Count". Dollison
5.0 out of 5 stars THE MASTER'S NEW MASTERPIECE ! 2002 GRAMMY WINNER
FIVE HUGE STARS!! "This is What I Do" is a HUGE CD and it's a Grammy Winner to boot. It's the continuation of Sonny Rollins' production of outstanding albums, decade after decade:... Read more
Published on July 19, 2004 by RBSProds
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Melodic Improvisation
If you enjoy listening to melodic ideas, and improvisations on a theme, you'll like both Rollins' and Scott's work on Salvador, a very joyful tune. Read more
Published on October 4, 2002 by D. Cain
5.0 out of 5 stars Whatever it took
This album is a testimony to the beneficial effects of adversity. In it, Sonny Rollins, who has not had a particularly easy or uncomplicated life, blows pure music from a beautiful... Read more
Published on March 26, 2002 by John Holecek
3.0 out of 5 stars Awarm soul!
This album, like most of Sonny's work, flows with joy. It brings a sunny day into your living room, no matter the time of year. Read more
Published on July 21, 2001 by brent dey
3.0 out of 5 stars Good, but not great outing by jazz giant.
Rollins has done some amazing work in his career-- this one's not bad, but against popular opinion, I wouldn't consider one of his better ones. Read more
Published on March 13, 2001 by Michael Stack
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