Soundtrack: Sonny Rollins

Direction Lewis Gilbert

Cast Michael Caine · Shelley Winters · Millicent Martin · Julia Foster

Synopsis Alfie (1966) follows the life of Alfie, a charming and charismatic working-class man who believes that the essence of life is found in his numerous sexual conquests. For Alfie, these encounters are not a means to climb the social ladder...

Direction Dick Fontaine

Cast Sonny Rollins · Ornette Coleman · Roy Haynes · Jim Hall

Synopsis Sonny Rollins: Beyond the Notes (2012) delves into the extraordinary life and career of legendary saxophonist Sonny Rollins, beginning with his departure from high school in 1948 to record his debut album. The documentary explores his meteoric rise to fame...

Direction Dick Fontaine

Synopsis Who Is Sonny Rollins? (S) (1968) is a rare and invaluable historical record, a 30-minute BBC documentary from 1968 that accompanies the iconic jazz saxophonist Sonny Rollins during his voluntary break from the music industry and live performances. At this...