"St. Thomas" is among the most recognizable instrumentals in the repertoire of American jazz tenor saxophonist Sonny Rollins.
Although Rollins is commonly credited as its composer, the tune is based on the traditional Bahamian folksong "Sponger Money"[1] and the traditional English song "The Lincolnshire Poacher".
By way of the folk process, "The Lincolnshire Poacher" evolved into a nursery song in the Virgin Islands, which Rollins' mother sang to him when he was a child.
On the digital encyclopedia program, Encarta, a clip of "St. Thomas" could be played as an example of Jazz music in the 'Jazz' entry [3]
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