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EPISODE · Dec 5, 2025 · 51 MIN

Sonny Rollins -- Part 1 -- Caribbean Roots, Growing up in Harlem, and Early Musical Influences

from The Saxophone History Podcast

I this first episode of my series on Sonny Rollins we'll look at his early life and family roots in the Caribbean as well as his earliest musical influences and formative playing experiences.

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Sonny Rollins -- Part 1 -- Caribbean Roots, Growing up in Harlem, and Early Musical Influences

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