A Tribute to Sonny Rollins & Dexter Gordon

A Tribute to Sonny Rollins and Dexter Gordon

The Robert Anchipolovsky Quartet presents a special program dedicated to two of the greatest tenor saxophonists in jazz history – Sonny Rollins and Dexter Gordon. These names are not just legends, but the foundation upon which the modern language of jazz is built.

Sonny Rollins was a philosopher of improvisation, an architect of form, a musician for whom every appearance on stage was an act of creative exploration. His boundless freedom, rhythmic ingenuity, and ability to transform a simple melody into a sweeping musical statement forever changed the perception of the saxophone's capabilities.

Dexter Gordon is the embodiment of grace and swing, a saxophonist with a unique timbre and expressive phrasing. His music is imbued with bluesy depth, warmth, and drama, and his stage presence has become a benchmark for jazz artistry. Gordon was one of the leading voices of bebop and hard bop, combining virtuosity with a rare human quality.

In this project, the Robert Anchipolovsky Quartet not only performs the repertoire of the great masters, but engages in a lively musical dialogue with them. The program includes iconic compositions associated with the work of Rollins and Gordon, as well as original interpretations that combine respect for tradition with the ensemble's individual style.

Robert Anchipolovsky is one of the most distinguished tenor saxophonists of his generation, a musician with a deep knowledge of jazz tradition and a powerful, personal voice. His playing is distinguished by a rich sound, impeccable swing, and a subtle sense of form—qualities that directly reference the legacy of Rollins and Gordon, yet sound completely contemporary.

The quartet creates a dense, vibrant, and dynamic space where each composition develops like a story in itself. This is music in which improvisation becomes the art of storytelling, and the stage becomes a venue for genuine jazz communication.

This concert is a journey into the golden era of the tenor saxophone, filled with freedom, drive, humor, and depth. An evening for true jazz connoisseurs and for those who want to experience the power and beauty of live improvised music.

Robert Anchipolovsky - tenor saxophone
Ilya Perlshteyn - piano
Ilan Bronshteyn - double bass
Stas Zilberman - drums