SONNY ROLLINS '74: RESCUED! (2012)

Newly-discovered film footage of tenor sax legend Sonny Rollins at Ronnie Scott's in 1974, with a band featuring guitarist Yoshiaki Masuo and soprano saxophone player Rufus Harley. 

Featuring a specially shot introduction with Jamie Cullum, Arena presents a lost treasure – Sonny Rollins performing at Ronnie Scott’s in 1974.

After 40 years unseen, this unique film shows a spellbinding performance from the greatest saxophone player in the world.

Having played alongside Miles Davis, Charlie Parker and Thelonious Monk, Rollins is one of the few surviving jazz greats. This gig captures Rollins after his 1972 comeback when his bands started to sound funkier and to use electric guitar and bass.

The band for this 1974 set features Japanese guitarist, Yoshiaki Masuo and a soprano saxophone player, Rufus Harley, who doubles on the bagpipes. (00:58:53)