Saxophone Colossus

Name: Saxophone Colossus
Released: 1986-11-13
Rating: 7.7

7.7/10 (3)

·1986· 101 min

Director: Robert Mugge

Tenor saxophone master Sonny Rollins has long been hailed as one of the most important artists in jazz history, and still, today, he is viewed as the greatest living jazz improviser. In 1986, filmmaker Robert Mugge produced Saxophone Colossus, a feature-length portrait of Rollins, named after one of his most celebrated albums.

Where to Watch

Philo

Fandor

Night Flight Plus

Fandor Amazon Channel

Eternal Family

Stingray Djazz Amazon Channel

The Coda Collection Amazon Channel

DocuramaFilms Amazon Channel

Cineverse Amazon Channel

Cast

Sonny Rollins

Self

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Gary Giddins

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Ira Gitler

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Clifton Anderson

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Mark Soskin

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Bob Cranshaw

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Marvin "Smitty" Smith

In brief

Saxophone Colossus (1986) is a music, documentary film. With an average rating of 7.7/10 from 3 votes, it's one of the higher-rated titles. The film runs 1h 41min. You can stream it on: Philo, Fandor, Night Flight Plus, Fandor Amazon Channel, Eternal Family, Stingray Djazz Amazon Channel, The Coda Collection Amazon Channel, DocuramaFilms Amazon Channel, Cineverse Amazon Channel.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Saxophone Colossus online?

Saxophone Colossus is available on the following streaming services: Philo, Fandor, Night Flight Plus, Fandor Amazon Channel, Eternal Family, Stingray Djazz Amazon Channel, The Coda Collection Amazon Channel, DocuramaFilms Amazon Channel, Cineverse Amazon Channel. Availability can change — check the "Where to watch" section on this page for current sources.

How long is Saxophone Colossus?

Saxophone Colossus runs 101 minutes (1h 41min).

What rating does Saxophone Colossus have?

Saxophone Colossus has an average rating of 7.7/10 based on 3 viewer votes on TMDB.

What year is Saxophone Colossus from?

Saxophone Colossus was released in 1986.