This Is What I Do | ||||
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Studio album by Sonny Rollins | ||||
Released | 2000 | |||
Recorded | May 8, 9 & July 29, 2000 | |||
Genre | Jazz, hard bop, straight-ahead jazz | |||
Length | 48:19 | |||
Label | Milestone | |||
Producer | Sonny and Lucille Rollins | |||
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This Is What I Do is an album by jazz saxophonist Sonny Rollins, released on the Milestone label in 2000, featuring performances by Rollins with Clifton Anderson, Stephen Scott, Bob Cranshaw, Jack DeJohnette and Perry Wilson.
The Allmusic review by Alex Henderson states: "This Is What I Do falls short of essential, but it offers some nice surprises and is a rewarding addition to Rollins' huge catalog."The Penguin Guide to Jazz gave it a maximum four-star rating and classified it as part of its core collection, stating: "This Is What I Do is unmistakable, and great Sonny Rollins." The album won a 2001 Grammy Award for Best Jazz Instrumental Album.
All compositions by Sonny Rollins except where noted.