Which country inspired Rollins' composition "St. Thomas"?
Cuba
Jamaica
Barbados
U.S. Virgin Islands
Answer
The answer is U.S. Virgin Islands. Sonny Rollins' 1956 composition "St. Thomas" was inspired by a visit to the U.S. Virgin Islands. The song is a calypso-influenced jazz standard that has been recorded by numerous artists.
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