A few things; first the music and Sonny's solo is awesome. What power, what a signature performance, of course sounding like he is maybe 40 years old. Wow. Second ... "All people are ignorant, we are just trying to learn .. Sonny is a Gurdjieffian ... 3rd. Was this interview in NY?
Brett, thanks so much AGAIN, for all you continue to do. The best holiday wishes to you & yours.
On day in 1992 in front of Le Grand Rex, there was a man absorbed in his thoughts in the middle of people walking by on the sidewalk. When I saw him, I stopped under shock. I didn't dare to talk nor move. He saw me, seemed surprised, then smiled. I didn't have a ticket for the evening concert, it was sold out and I was broke anyway. We look at each other in silence, not one single word. Then he said, give your name to this man and come back for the concert, then he left. It was a great concert.
Bret, great video. Sonny is not only an awesome musician--artist but also a very wise human being. Jazz truly touches my soul. For every color in a visual artist's palette, for every precise word at the tip of a writer's pen, a jazz musician, like Sonny Rollins matches them with every musical note he lays down. Thanks again!
What a wise person Sonny is. I am so glad he has affected my life to the degree that he has. The understanding of life through the pursuit of music is what it's all about for me, anyway. Thanks Bret.
Proving that music is humanity.....Sonny is profound in every aspect of his life. His views on life and the world are so right on target. Our personal salvation will prove to be the salvation for the world. It starts with us. I love Sonny Rollins and his music and wisdom help me on my own quest for salvation. Thank you!
"... When we started out, i remember, back early on Coltrane and myself and some other people had a high that music would change the world, you know... But it has changed some people's lifes which is enough really"...
Thank You Mr. Sonny Rollins for changing my life! Thank You.
Whilst I disagree with what he says at the beginning of this video, I don't think I'll ever tire of hearing Sonny play. He was the reason I got into jazz, and you can tell he really believes in every note he plays.
@JazzVideoGuy That 'the world is so screwed up that only a deity could have done it'. Man is completely capable of messing up the world (indeed, mankind has).
I relate very much to what Sonny says here. And a great performance!
ImaniHekima 2 months ago
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jazz1bro 2 months ago
A few things; first the music and Sonny's solo is awesome. What power, what a signature performance, of course sounding like he is maybe 40 years old. Wow. Second ... "All people are ignorant, we are just trying to learn .. Sonny is a Gurdjieffian ... 3rd. Was this interview in NY?
Brett, thanks so much AGAIN, for all you continue to do. The best holiday wishes to you & yours.
speakeasynyc 2 months ago
@speakeasynyc Thanks for viewing. Interview/Performance New Mexico Jazz Festival, 2007. Looking forward to more poetry in 2012.
JazzVideoGuy 2 months ago
On day in 1992 in front of Le Grand Rex, there was a man absorbed in his thoughts in the middle of people walking by on the sidewalk. When I saw him, I stopped under shock. I didn't dare to talk nor move. He saw me, seemed surprised, then smiled. I didn't have a ticket for the evening concert, it was sold out and I was broke anyway. We look at each other in silence, not one single word. Then he said, give your name to this man and come back for the concert, then he left. It was a great concert.
arbresistance 2 months ago
"You should not count on God too much, but maybe that God counts on us..."
This sentence is the last words of Gustave a stone-cutter worker, on his bed's death.
Sonny Rollings used his life well with his music and "God" must be happy.
arbresistance 2 months ago
Loved this...and the performance was mesmerizing. Thanks, Brett.
Streamline09 4 months ago
@Streamline09 Sonny is honest and truth and real, just like this playing.
JazzVideoGuy 4 months ago
@JazzVideoGuy Yes, I can feel that. Thanks.
Streamline09 4 months ago
Bret, great video. Sonny is not only an awesome musician--artist but also a very wise human being. Jazz truly touches my soul. For every color in a visual artist's palette, for every precise word at the tip of a writer's pen, a jazz musician, like Sonny Rollins matches them with every musical note he lays down. Thanks again!
bluetrane64 5 months ago
@bluetrane64 Sonny is a wise man, in many ways. He's spent a lot of time working on himself, and his music, and it shows.
JazzVideoGuy 5 months ago
Very interesting !
Thanks
123must 5 months ago
@123must Thank you.
JazzVideoGuy 5 months ago
What a wise person Sonny is. I am so glad he has affected my life to the degree that he has. The understanding of life through the pursuit of music is what it's all about for me, anyway. Thanks Bret.
Alastair6 5 months ago
@Alastair6 There is only one Sonny Rollins.
JazzVideoGuy 5 months ago
Brilliant!!! I love Sonny and his music!!! Thank you very much!!!!
maisqpoesia9999lcg 5 months ago
Proving that music is humanity.....Sonny is profound in every aspect of his life. His views on life and the world are so right on target. Our personal salvation will prove to be the salvation for the world. It starts with us. I love Sonny Rollins and his music and wisdom help me on my own quest for salvation. Thank you!
RussPaladino 5 months ago
@RussPaladino Good thoughts, Russ.
JazzVideoGuy 5 months ago
"... When we started out, i remember, back early on Coltrane and myself and some other people had a high that music would change the world, you know... But it has changed some people's lifes which is enough really"...
Thank You Mr. Sonny Rollins for changing my life! Thank You.
stralejazzpiano 5 months ago
Say anything but Jesus is Lord..When you say that,the worlds knives get sharpened to cut out those words and the people who believe them..Joseph
fredschreffler 5 months ago
he gets down...
Gito360 5 months ago
Sweet 4ths lick. at 4:07
littlebones18 5 months ago
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menofsticks 5 months ago
great footage.
franksinbeans 5 months ago
bobby broom on guitar!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
mykmmc 5 months ago
Whilst I disagree with what he says at the beginning of this video, I don't think I'll ever tire of hearing Sonny play. He was the reason I got into jazz, and you can tell he really believes in every note he plays.
DomPusey 5 months ago
@DomPusey What do you disagree with?
JazzVideoGuy 5 months ago
@JazzVideoGuy That 'the world is so screwed up that only a deity could have done it'. Man is completely capable of messing up the world (indeed, mankind has).
DomPusey 5 months ago
@DomPusey OIC. Well, one thing's clear, the world is pretty messed up at this point and we need to work together to fix it.
JazzVideoGuy 5 months ago
@JazzVideoGuy That I can agree with! Keep on making great and inspiring videos.
DomPusey 5 months ago
Sonny for ever,,,,!!!
casacrab 5 months ago