Sax Colossus: Sonny Rollins

Pavel Arakelian - sax Dmitrij Golovanov - piano Aliaksei Kryshtal - double bass Augustas Baronas - drums (bebop, postbop) Jazz Cellar 11 invites you to a jazz evening dedicated to honoring the life and music of one of the genre's greatest legends – Sonny Rollins. The year 2026 became special for the jazz world – on May 25th, we bid farewell to one of the most significant tenor saxophone masters of all time. This concert is a tribute to Sonny Rollins' exceptional career, whose innovative sound, extraordinary art of improvisation, and immense contribution to the development of jazz have inspired countless generations of musicians. During the evening, a team of some of the country's most prominent jazz performers will take the stage, paying homage to Rollins' creative genius while maintaining their unique style. From sensitive ballads to energetic hard bop rhythms, the program will feature Sonny Rollins' most famous works and compositions that have become an integral part of jazz history. Over a career spanning more than seven decades, Sonny Rollins recorded over 60 albums as a bandleader, and his legendary album Saxophone Colossus is considered one of the most important in jazz history. Sonny Rollins' album “Saxophone Colossus” became a significant historical event in jazz music. It is in his honor that Jazz Cellar 11 is hosting an entire series of concerts titled Sax Colossus, dedicated to celebrating great jazz saxophonists. Sonny Rollins himself was often called „Saxophone Colossus“ and „the greatest living improviser“. He was awarded a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, and in 2011, he received the prestigious Kennedy Center Honors. Sonny Rollins was a true jazz innovator, constantly pushing the boundaries of the genre with his creativity, courage, and inexhaustible curiosity. This concert will not only recall the music that made Sonny Rollins famous but also honor his musical legacy, which continues to shape the world of jazz. First 30 tickets - cheaper. The “Jazz Cellar 11” club's music project is partially funded by Vilnius City Municipality.

Adresas: Jazz Cellar 11