Episode 14 continues our investigation in 2012 of the recordings of Sonny Rollins on Prestige Records in 1956 including his session with the Miles Davis rhythm section and, on “Tenor Madness,” a tenor saxophone battle with John Coltrane as well.

The John Sinclair Foundation Presents

TENOR MADNESS

ANCESTOR WORSHIP 14

John Sinclair, Above Sensi Seed Bank, Amsterdam, November 24, 2012 [21085]

Charlie Parker: Another Hairdo

Sonny Rollins & John Coltrane: Tenor Madness

Sonny Rollins Quartet: When Your Lover Has Gone

Sonny Rollins Quartet: Paul’s Pal

Sonny Rollins Quartet: The Most Beautiful Girl In The World

Sonny Rollins Quartet: My Reverie

Sonny Rollins Quintet: I Feel A Song Coming On

Sonny Rollins Quintet: Pent-Up House

Sonny Rollins Quintet: Kiss And Run

A JOINT PRODUCTION

Hosted by John Sinclair for Radio Free Amsterdam

Produced, recorded, edited & assembled by John Sinclair

Executive Producer: Steve Pratt

Special thanks to Sunny, Celia & Beyonce Sinclair and Sensi Seeds