St. Thomas (song)
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"St. Thomas" is perhaps the most recognizable instrumental in the repertoire of jazz legend Sonny Rollins, who is usually credited as its composer. However, it is actually based on a traditional nursery song from the Virgin Islands, which Rollins' mother sang to him when he was a child. As such, it has a distinct Caribbean vibe to it.
This tune became famous when it was released in Rollins' album Saxophone Colossus, but it had already been recorded by Randy Weston in 1955 under the title "Fire Down There" (on his "Get Happy" album).
