Galerie Tamenaga, an art gallery in Minami-Aoyama, Tokyo, expresses its deepest condolences on the passing of Sonny Rollins, a legend of modern jazz, who died on May 25, 2026, at the age of 95.
Throughout his brilliant musical career, Mr. Rollins held a deep affinity for the artistic expression of Tom Christopher, a contracted artist of our gallery, even featuring Christopher's work on his album jacket.
The portrait on the cover of Mr. Rollins' 1986 album, 'The Quartets Featuring Jim Hall,' was created by Tom Christopher at the request of RCA Records. This commemorative compilation album features tracks from 'The Bridge,' a legendary record that marked Rollins' return. The portrait, characterized by vibrant colors and bold brushstrokes, vividly captures Rollins' presence.
Works by Tom Christopher are available for viewing at the permanent exhibition at Galerie Tamenaga Tokyo. Furthermore, his solo exhibition, 'Art In a Factory,' is being held in Croton Falls, New York, through the end of September.
We hope this opportunity encourages reflection on the great legacy left by this extraordinary jazz giant, and allows you to experience the artistic world of Tom Christopher, who had the honor of working on Mr. Rollins' album jacket.
We pray for the repose of Mr. Rollins' soul.
[Exhibition Information]
'Art In a Factory' Date: Through the end of September 2026 Venue: Lift Trucks Building, 3 East Cross Street, Croton Falls, NY 10519 Hours: Fri-Sat 12:00-17:00 (Alternative days available by appointment) Website: https://tomchristopher.nyc/
About Galerie Tamenaga: Founded in Ginza in 1969, Galerie Tamenaga has been handling art from Impressionism to contemporary works for half a century, introducing masterpieces to museums and collectors worldwide. Having opened galleries in Paris and Osaka in 1971 and Kyoto in 2021, the gallery relocated to Minami-Aoyama, the new art district, in September 2025, expanding its exhibition space to triple its original size.
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