Home / Series / Arena (1975) / Aired Order / Season 2012 / Episode 3

Sonny Rollins '74: Rescued!

Featuring a specially-shot introduction with Jamie Cullum, Arena presents a lost treasure - Sonny Rollins performing at Ronnie Scott's in 1974. After nearly 40 years unseen, this unique film shows a spellbinding performance from arguably the greatest saxophone player in the world. Having played alongside Miles Davis, Charlie Parker and Thelonious Monk, Rollins is one of the few surviving jazz greats. This gig captures him after his 1972 comeback when his bands started to sound funkier and to use electric guitar and bass. The band for this1974 set features Japanese guitarist Yoshiaki Masuo and soprano saxophone player Rufus Harley, who doubles on the bagpipes.

English
  • Originally Aired February 17, 2012
  • Runtime 60 minutes
  • Network BBC Two
  • Created March 18, 2012 by
    Administrator admin
  • Modified June 13, 2023 by
    zoated
Name Type Role
Charles Chabot Director