Sonny Rollins / Tokyo, Japan – March 30, 1998 (FM Broadcast Edition)

This is a highly coveted item for fans, capturing the March 30, 1998, Tokyo performance from his Japan tour using broadcast-quality audio. Held following the release of the album *Global Warming*, the tour generated significant buzz; Rollins—who was just a few years shy of turning 70—displayed an unwavering, colossal musical personality that stood as immovable and towering as Mount Everest, delivering a performance that remained as captivating as ever. The backing band featured drummer Al Foster, longtime collaborator Bob Cranshaw, and pianist Mark Soskin, among others, ensuring a performance of seasoned stability that even the most discerning aficionados can thoroughly enjoy. Live at Tokyo (March 30, 1998): 1. O.T.Y.O.G. 2. Promise 3. Don’t Stop The Carnival 4. Alfie’s Theme. Sonny Rollins (ts), Clifford Anderson (tb), Mark Soskin (p), Jerome Harris (g), Bob Cranshaw (b), Al Foster (dr).