This Is What I Do | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | 2000 | |||
Recorded | May 8, 9 & July 29, 2000 | |||
Studio | Clinton Recording Studio, New York City | |||
Genre | Jazz, hard bop, straight-ahead jazz | |||
Length | 48:19 | |||
Label | Milestone | |||
Producer | Sonny Rollins, Lucille Rollins | |||
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [1] |
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings | [2] |
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.[3]
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."[4] 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."[2] The album won a 2001 Grammy Award for Best Jazz Instrumental Album.[5]
All compositions by Sonny Rollins except where noted.