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Today we honor the life and legacy of Sonny Rollins—the “Saxophone Colossus.” His approach to improvisation and unmistakable voice on the tenor saxophone helped shape modern jazz.

A Harlem native, Rollins developed a sound that was full-bodied, & instantly recognizable.

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Can you name the original track sampled in this song?

Drop your guess below before the reveal. 👇

#StaxRecords #WhoSampled

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Out now: Tony Rice’s 1977 self-titled album!

Newly remastered from the original tapes, available on vinyl + digital, with the first wide pressing in over 40 years. Arriving ahead of what would have been the bluegrass legend's 75th birthday.

Stream/buy: https://t.co/QalANGMIar

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Less than 50 copies remain of our Small Batch Series of Miles Davis’ Relaxin' with the Miles Davis Quintet.

Get 20% off with code DADJAMS during our Father's Day Sale! Shop now: https://t.co/Aj0aKTzmvv

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As @TriumphTheBand continues their first tour in over 30 years, they revisit the era that helped define ‘80s arena rock. Stream now + pre-order The Best of Triumph: https://t.co/1Z5irqyTvG

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Get lost in #Triumph’s “A World of Fantasy (Single Edit)."

Originally released in 1982, the track is in its original single configuration newly remastered from the original analog tapes.

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Today marks the centennial of #AllenGinsberg, the poet behind Howl, one of the most influential works in American literature.

To celebrate, we're reissuing Howl and Other Poems on eco-friendly green blend vinyl, available September 4.
Stream + pre-order: https://t.co/BgF5LJQUB0

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#AllenToussaint’s Deluxe Edition of Songbook is out now!

Features the pianist on tracks “Holy Cow,” “Get Out of My Life," & more, plus unreleased performances!

Available for the first time on 2-LP vinyl, Deluxe CD & digital editions: https://t.co/XSJ7fyiQHd

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1955 marked a major turning point in his career. #MilesDavis assembled the group that would become his First Great Quintet, and together they helped lay the foundation for small-group hard bop.

A century after his birth, his influence still echoes across music, culture, & style.

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100 years of Miles Davis.

Born on May 26, 1926, Davis was a force to be reckoned with from the start. A fierce bandleader and restless innovator, he helped define the sound of multiple movements in jazz, from bebop and cool jazz to hard bop, modal jazz, and electric fusion.

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It is with deep sorrow and profound love that we announce the passing of Sonny Rollins. The Saxophone Colossus died this afternoon at his home in Woodstock, NY at the age of 95. 1/2 https://t.co/6AGmFrB7x4

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A three-time #GRAMMY Award winner and recipient of the Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award, #SonnyRollins leaves behind an enduring legacy that will continue to inspire generations to come.

Rest in peace to a true giant of jazz.

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Today we honor the life and legacy of Sonny Rollins—the “Saxophone Colossus.” His approach to improvisation and unmistakable voice on the tenor saxophone helped shape modern jazz.

A Harlem native, Rollins developed a sound that was full-bodied, & instantly recognizable.

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Among his vast and celebrated body of work are landmark recordings released with Prestige, Contemporary, Riverside, + Milestone, including Saxophone Colossus and Way Out West.

Saxophone Colossus was later preserved in the Library of Congress’s National Recording Registry, 2017.

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All audio transferred from original analog tapes and restored by Plangent Processes, with essays by #GRAMMY winner Ashley Kahn and track notes by Dan Morgenstern.

Stream the remastered “My Funny Valentine”+ pre-order: https://t.co/Vi60aXsiVG

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Celebrating Miles Davis’s centennial with Miles ’56.

70 years ago, his First Great Quintet recorded some of the most pivotal jazz sessions: Cookin’, Relaxin’, Workin’, Steamin’—now return as a new box set!

Out June 19. Limited edition 180-gram 4-LP, 3-CD, & hi-res digital set.

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“Lay It on the Line (Single Edit)” is out now, newly remastered from the original analog tapes and streaming for the first time.

Full album out June 12 on LP, CD, and digital. Order here: https://t.co/8IOD58Kc9i

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THE BEST OF TRIUMPH ⚡️

A new collection tracing their rise from Canadian breakout band to global rock mainstays, featuring “Hold On,” “Magic Power,” “Fight the Good Fight” + more.

@TriumphTheBand is back on stage this week for their first full tour in 30+ years! ⬇️

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After 40+ years, Tony Rice’s 1977 self-titled album is back—remastered for vinyl & digital. Featuring J.D. Crowe, Jerry Douglas & more. Stream the first single “Banks of the Ohio” and order LP/digital, out June 5.

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Toussaint wrote “Fortune Teller,” “Lipstick Traces (On a Cigarette)," and more, producing for artists including Dr. John and Labelle.

Songbook (2013) captures Toussaint solo revisiting his catalog. The new expanded edition adds unreleased material and interview excerpts.

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Allen Toussaint’s Songbook returns, expanded with 20 unreleased performances & its first-ever vinyl release!

Order: https://t.co/XSJ7fyiQHd

The first single, “City of New Orleans” is available to stream now, full album arrives May 29.

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