Saxophone Colossus is a lengthy documentary of the life and work of jazz saxophonist Theodore Walter Sonny Rollins. As is Standard Operating Procedure for films of this nature, clips of Rollins making music alternate with interviews of the subjects friends, relatives and co-workers. Recounted for benefit of fans and casual viewers alike are Rollins years with Babs Gonzales, Thelonious Monk, Bud Powell, Miles Davis and the Modern Jazz Quartet. The film is particularly valuable to jazz buffs in light of the fact that Sonny hadnt made a recording since 1978. A past master at conveying the exuberance and artistic significance of African American-based music, director Robert Mugge admirably brings Saxophone Colossus to full and vibrant life, even during the potentially sedate interview clips. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide