Sonny Rollins - Freedom Suite

[jazzbirder]

This album was originally called "The Shadow Suite" because the record company thought it was too controversial to call it "The Freedom Suite." That company was Prestige Records. It is funny how facts change over time !

[costcordero2]

thanx 4 this great upload, i literally went out & bought BOTH freedom suite & fly with the wind bcuz the EXACT SAME DAY i saw this ... i am eternally thankful jazzvideoguy ...

[magoulianitissa]

I will have the great pleasure to see him performing live in Athens in a few days.

I can't wait!!

[helluvagun]

he was noodling around...!

[jahe2322]

Sonny, Sonny

[micold]

What's the name for the song at the very beginning?

[fender1325]

@micold know what i mean - cannonball adderley

[pkohan1]

Well, I think it's false to say this was the first jazz instrumental piece to act as a piece of social commentary. Look at any of Ellington's major suites from the 40s, or Tone Parallel to Harlem. There were many compositions which dealt with the everyday experience of African-American life.

[TimPriceJazz]

I love these....The committment and greatness. Thank you.

[billjhyt]

I consider the achievement of Orrin Keepnews boils down to be that of an 'enabler'. He enabled many to move along their career path to greatness. He reminds me of Leonard Bernstein, as the master conductor, enabling musicians of all stripes to perform at their best and to be brought together to perform and to be encouraged to perform with others. He attracts the best, and the best are attracted to him. Both did this very well indeed--and I for one thank them.

[newkbean]

stacyblue1980

i wanna hear Sonny ...and the others...

BUY the music of Sonnny Rollins and if you like it maybe you will appriciate stuff like like this, ofcourse it takes a nerd like me to like this! To me it's jazz musical history.

[symiankrone]

bad ass stories

[rogerjazzfan]

Awesome. Orrin Keepnews remembered all for every album recording session. This is Fantastic.

[MichaelLydon]

Great music, great story!

[JazzVideoGuy]

There are other clips of Sonny on YouTube, just playing. These kinds of short documentaries are not performance videos but tell the story for those who are new to the music.

[nickeldragon]

wanna hear the music? buy the album!

[helluvagun]

@nickeldragon

Yes buy the album!

[tomitstube]

lol, keep looking.

[chapter24]

You're a nice cunt, but that's all. Start doing the dishes and shut up svp.

[next2minutes]

great post ....takes me back 43 yrs.

[thebutch3r]

thanks for posting this!

[soulsistah100]

Wonderful post. Thank you.

[colano100dio]

"free spirit" - I agree

[lilbits]

Fabulous music,artist and times.Ty.

[0tt0ni0]

thanks!!!!!!!!!!