A little aside: I used to go outside of my apartment complex across the street from the VA hospital in lower Midtown Manhattan close to the FDR & East River. often I would see this guy playing the sax on the side of the street of 1st Ave where hardly anyone was walking by. I walked by a few times & was blown away by how good he played & wondering why he isn't playing in a club or other venue???? I was thinking surely he knows the other side where the shoppers were was more lucrative. So I would sit on the bench by the bus stop & just listen. I wanted to put a bit of cash in his open sax case, but he would get so perturbed by this so I knew to leave him be. I never saw anyone else come to listen or sit on the bus stop bench so it was like a private concert. I was astounded at his talent & powerful playing. One day I read that Sonny Rollins liked to play on one of the bridges, I think Williamsburg Bridge further downtown by the Lower East Side neighborhood, a Jewish enclave for a century or more. I heard he said he didn't want to make his neighbors uncomfortable from the noise practicing where he lived near the Grant St. area of the same neighborhood.. And it finally hit me - this must be Sonny Rollins!! He was in "the zone" so you couldn't disturb him to say, Wow thanks, so I say it here!! Thanks for those years jamming to the cars, etc. outside so this solitary soul who loves music could hear - but at the time my Jazz education was less proficient. If it had been more recent I would have recognized the music & saw clearly it was Mr.Rollins. With a computer & RUclips I have learned so much about all kinds of music & players!!! iI has totally changed my life & I now know what all these musicians look like playing from my old CDs from these videos!
Seeing this honestly moves me to tears. A true cat who’s been playing since the early 50’s, with a lot of his friends and colleagues no longer with us, but at this time he was like 80-81, and still going strong. Long live Sonny!
I saw Rollins live with Al Foster on drums-90’s? This man filled the world with light and love! Don’t cry; smile! Check out his performance with Leonard Cohen.
Juste incroyable de voir Sonny Rollins à 80 balais jouer encore de cette façon, son groupe mérite également la Hola, je dois l'avouer j'en ai les larmes aux yeux, merci pour ce moment de Grâce .
I saw Sonny back around 08. Everyone talks about how he's still got it well into old age. Most of the show was like this but there was a good 5 minutes after his "intermission" when he cut as hard as I've ever heard into the 4th dimension. It was just a taste, but it was an authentic piece of original jazz age, once in a life time moments. It was like being at the recording session for Kind of Blue or Giant Steps... and then real life came back into existence again.
He is 81 years old at this performance. His movements seem old, but the way he is playing saxophone is gorgeous. His spirit is young even infant.Long live Sonny.
Pure Love between artist and public is what I see. Pure joy and respect. Big rewards for a life of integrity and good character. Makes me think how human beings can also be awesome and fantastic. God bless you for many years to come, Sonny!
Saw Sonny in concert 3 times got an album signed at an in store signing in the 90's and to see this Saxophone Colossus still kicking it at 86 then is amazing. A pity that America does not honor their own until death steps in. Europeans appreciate the music and artist more it seems.
The music of Sonny Rollins has been inspiring me for the last 30 years. It is always a pleasure to listen to these tunes, to think about the solos and to appreciate the unique style. I had the chance to see him 3 times on stage and it has always been such an experience ! Sonny is a giant !
A true Carribean man. Always stayed close to his calypso roots. I think his father was from ST.Thomas. Hence the song. This one is DON'T STOP THE CARNAVAL.
one phrase-for example, it is 23.37more worth than the full concert of , for example -wein shorter s whole concert ... even though the mr shorter is a great player! sonny is pure jazz!!!!!!!!!!! best jazz tenor saxplayer
Maradona sta al calcio e il calcio sta a Maradona così come il sax tenore sta a Sonny e Sonny sta al Jazz, ambedue al top della loro arte ambedue insuperabili
A little aside: I used to go outside of my apartment complex across the street from the VA hospital in lower Midtown Manhattan close to the FDR & East River. often I would see this guy playing the sax on the side of the street of 1st Ave where hardly anyone was walking by. I walked by a few times & was blown away by how good he played & wondering why he isn't playing in a club or other venue???? I was thinking surely he knows the other side where the shoppers were was more lucrative. So I would sit on the bench by the bus stop & just listen. I wanted to put a bit of cash in his open sax case, but he would get so perturbed by this so I knew to leave him be. I never saw anyone else come to listen or sit on the bus stop bench so it was like a private concert. I was astounded at his talent & powerful playing.
One day I read that Sonny Rollins liked to play on one of the bridges, I think Williamsburg Bridge further downtown by the Lower East Side neighborhood, a Jewish enclave for a century or more. I heard he said he didn't want to make his neighbors uncomfortable from the noise practicing where he lived near the Grant St. area of the same neighborhood.. And it finally hit me - this must be Sonny Rollins!! He was in "the zone" so you couldn't disturb him to say, Wow thanks, so I say it here!! Thanks for those years jamming to the cars, etc. outside so this solitary soul who loves music could hear - but at the time my Jazz education was less proficient. If it had been more recent I would have recognized the music & saw clearly it was Mr.Rollins. With a computer & RUclips I have learned so much about all kinds of music & players!!! iI has totally changed my life & I now know what all these musicians look like playing from my old CDs from these videos!
Seeing this honestly moves me to tears. A true cat who’s been playing since the early 50’s, with a lot of his friends and colleagues no longer with us, but at this time he was like 80-81, and still going strong. Long live Sonny!
And still going at 90
Capo! Como no mover el cuerpo latino 🥳
Same here.
I saw Rollins live with Al Foster on drums-90’s? This man filled the world with light and love! Don’t cry; smile! Check out his performance with Leonard Cohen.
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Seeing this honestly moves me to tears. J'y étais, j'ai pleuré.
Juste incroyable de voir Sonny Rollins à 80 balais jouer encore de cette façon, son groupe mérite également la Hola, je dois l'avouer j'en ai les larmes aux yeux, merci pour ce moment de Grâce .
I saw Sonny back around 08. Everyone talks about how he's still got it well into old age. Most of the show was like this but there was a good 5 minutes after his "intermission" when he cut as hard as I've ever heard into the 4th dimension. It was just a taste, but it was an authentic piece of original jazz age, once in a life time moments. It was like being at the recording session for Kind of Blue or Giant Steps... and then real life came back into existence again.
He is 81 years old at this performance. His movements seem old, but the way he is playing saxophone is gorgeous. His spirit is young even infant.Long live Sonny.
Amazing! 80 year old guy still bebopping away on that sax! God bless him.We should all be so lucky. Great performance! Thanks for sharing.
Pure Love between artist and public is what I see. Pure joy and respect. Big rewards for a life of integrity and good character. Makes me think how human beings can also be awesome and fantastic. God bless you for many years to come, Sonny!
Right.
Saxophone Colossus, who taught me how wonderful JAZZ is, is one of the best in my life! Thank you Sonny Rollins!
I have seen him once. Also about 2011. In Holland. The man has so much energy. unbelievable.
His light still beams so true & will always warm all who hear... a beacon free from fear... a gift of truth, peace & hope.
he's Probably held a sax more than anything else in life
And probably more than anyone else ever has
Saw Sonny in concert 3 times got an album signed at an in store signing in the 90's and to see this Saxophone Colossus still kicking it at 86 then is amazing. A pity that America does not honor their own until death steps in. Europeans appreciate the music and artist more it seems.
Sonny is the best!!
The music of Sonny Rollins has been inspiring me for the last 30 years. It is always a pleasure to listen to these tunes, to think about the solos and to appreciate the unique style. I had the chance to see him 3 times on stage and it has always been such an experience ! Sonny is a giant !
What else can you say except---this man IS American music
What can you say? A legend, and for good reason. Outstanding!
Happy birthday, Sonny R!! You are the best!
Once a man; twice a child.
The great Sonny completes 360 degrees in calypso style.
Sonny lives!
Saw him live in London ages ago ... at the Barbican Concert Hall ... Needless to say, was entanced !
81 ans pfffffff ...... toujours en musique RESPECTS encore et encore .....
86 ans - 1930 NY- incroyable
Hallo, excuse moi, you'r right in this concert he was 81. I adore him very much and hope he becomes 100!
ソニー・ロリンズを初めて知ったのは、今71歳になる私が大学1回生のときです。当時私は軽音楽部のビッグバンドでテナーサックスを担当していました。彼の演奏を聴いた時は、サブトーンを中心としたソフトな音の組み合わせに衝撃を受けました。アマチュアの私が比較にもなりませんが、当時はよく彼を真似て吹いていました。
he sounds good here...his phrasing and all the ideas.
O orgulho do baterista por estar tocando junto com uma lenda me emociona.
sonny toujours au top!!!! merci the genius...et ses musiciens excellentissime...que du plaisir...
standing ovations by the audience that's allright with me
A true Carribean man. Always stayed close to his calypso roots. I think his father was from ST.Thomas. Hence the song. This one is DON'T STOP THE CARNAVAL.
Absolutely some of the best concerts I've attended, ever, were Newk's. And on top of it all, egoless.....a sweet earthy humanistic person.
Thank you for the wonderful performance! I'm fine forever
Obrigado querido Sonny. Sua arte alegra a vida de muita gente.
Wonderful! Sonny
Thank you so much ~ I love you Sonny! ~
살아있는 Jazz Saxophone 의 전설........................ 존경 합니다 !!! ^^
AAAH WHAT A BEAUTY!! TRUE INSPIRATION
Grande Nonno Rollins....è sempre un emozione stupenda sentirlo!!!!!
Ele não morreu sempre estará vivo. Grande profissional
Sim quando ele nao pudeur mais tocar no international ele commençons à pintar.
LONG LONG LONG LIFE AT SONNY
Woooow juste ça
Happy Birthday, Sonny! You deserve every second of happiness
My favorite tenor player since I was a teen. [78 now]
He is 91 now. Wish Sonny Happy & Healthy.
He is ícon of jazz,magic in the saxophone.
Amazing ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
IDOLO DE LA CULTURA!
Sonny extrémement émouvant, quel titan!
guitar is phantastic...
GOT MAD LOVE FOR THIS BROTHER ......
PLAY ON PLAY ON .....
OUTSTANDING!
Toca, baila, juega, transmite, disfruta y hace disfrutar.. Que ejemplo!
Saw them that year! Smokin' band, the electricity was in the air. 🌃
Still the greatest living improviser on the planet today!
who? Jarrett?
マジでかっこいい
MAGNIFICO
AMAZING!!!!
storia del jazz, fantastico
How i love this legendary artist
What legend !!
Love him ...and his exelent musik...saw him in N.Y in the 90ies and in Vienna, my hometown, at concert hall...
Great!! Great!! Great!!
❤❤
I Leve It🤗
The icon..jazz maestro par excellence
My favourite player of all time and my biggest influence !! LOVE IT
Gracias dios por regalarnos a Sonny Rollins.
.. grande e genial Sonny Rollins....
2 jazz greats still going strong that come to mind are benny golson and, well, Sonny Rollins of course
즐감입니다.^^
좋은 영상 감사합니다.
Maquina del saxo, saxmachine
Maravilloso concierto...un regalo para los oídos
Dios bendito! Grandioso señor!
What is the first song?
Don't stop the Carnival.
Uno de los grandes de este mundo ,mi querido Sonny
I love the drummer's facial expression at 6:25 😂😂😂
La storia del jazz...vivente
He's now frigin 93 years old and still kickin, bruh
great sonny
yessir!!
DON'T STOP THE CARNIVAL
Please give us the setlist😊😊😊
великий музыкант!
Buon compleanno Sonny
only music, only the best!
Immenso!!
Good good good
👏🏿👏🏿
EXCELENTE..........
one phrase-for example, it is 23.37more worth than the full concert of , for example -wein shorter s whole concert ...
even though the mr shorter is a great player!
sonny is pure jazz!!!!!!!!!!! best jazz tenor saxplayer
Alright Sonny! That's how you do it! \ ( ^ _ ^ ) /
Irraggiungibile!!!!!!
Charlie Parker is the max with his golden hands and soul at the sax...
Qual o nome da primeira música que ele toca nesse show? / What's the name of the first music that him played in this concert?
素晴らしい
Wahou !
Maradona sta al calcio e il calcio sta a Maradona così come il sax tenore sta a Sonny e Sonny sta al Jazz, ambedue al top della loro arte ambedue insuperabili
not lost the sound that identifies
He’s got more hair here than he had in the 60’s!😂✌️👏
That's because his late wife made him get haircuts…😁
What are the names of these songs? There great! Sonny is amazing. Even though his technique has worsened in good way. He is amazing!
Hackers ERROR:001 Don't stop the Carnival and Tenor Madness
Daniel Morales thank you so much!
DON'T STOP THE CARNIVAL
The man has 91 years and he's in better shape than many 30 yr old guys
prove it asap
Does anyone know the track list?
there is no separation...he's one with his instrument
Why aren't all players? Let's have a beautiful world through music, SR is saying.