Sonny played in Little Rock, then a few months later in St. Louis. I decided to attend both concerts, so I gathered some musical buddies to drive to LR and attend my first live show with Sonny. And I am so glad I did! Being in the physical presence of such a musical guru is a million times more intense than listening to his CDs, even on an excellent sound system. Such a vibrant performance, and such great interactions between him and his musicians on stage. Respect for each other, fun together and the love of jazz, of course! We stayed over in a hotel after the show, and the next morning, at breakfast, my entire body, each and every cell in it, were still vibrating from the evening's musical feast. Never before or after have I felt this happening to me. Sonny is a very spiritual being and a most gifted musician! My deepest reverence and love for his genius! Long live Sonny!
It must be now around 45 years ago when I saw the Sonny Rollins "On the Bridge" programme.....right in the middle of all the hippie stuff...he seriously turned me onto jazz...yes to get into that zone...a true master and genius musician...never a boring "cliche" solo.
The meaning of what he's saying goes beyond his words here. The term "human computer"; we are the only beings we know with the capacity he's describing. We are it. This is our universe, all we currently known and understand.... and so much we dont understand consciously, but possibly understand subconsciously. And thats why this subconscious is such a vital well. It contains all the potential that's hardwired into our brain. I'm not religious, but this hits me on that level. Having seen Sonny perform in person, he definitely communicates this vast well of potential in his concerts. It goes beyond jazz, or saxophone, ...etc.
Thanks JazzVideoGuy for this interview - very inspiring! "You are moving towards the subconscious (Rollins) - Then you just get out of the way (Jarrett)"
I absolutely love your channel and always have. I sincerely hope you keep all of the footage. The meter of Sonny talking is much different than his playing: it would benefit all of us to hear just his voice.
"Get rid of the clichés... You can't play and think... Get out of the way and let the music play." That's what genius does -- and everybody else copies into clichés what the genius just got rid of.
Great to hear a master musician whom I admire so much talking about and combining some of my favorite subjects: music, meditation, subconscious, spirituality, etc.. Thanks, Bret.
I just put into TH-cam - what is a jazz purest? It took me here and now with Sonny's education. I wonder if Gerschwin wrote 'Fascinating Rhythm' in his sub-conscious mind, or Brubeck's 'Take Five?' Luckily all worry goes away when you can think!
Thank you for posting all the great Sonny videos! But please consider focusing on the music or the interview at a time - I find it very difficult to listen to both at the same time. Thanks!
this is fantastic! love to hear great improvising musicians and their perspective on the mind and mental processes. Is this an interview you conducted yourself?
How sad that this wonderful musician fell for yoga and zen. Here is what everyone needs "All have sinned and come short of the glory of God." (Romans 3:23) "Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; and ... he was buried and ... he rose again the third day according to the scriptures." (I Corinthians 15:3-4) "The blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin." (I John 1:7) "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and thou shalt be saved." (Acts 16:31)
Sonny is a National Treasure.
World treasure😁
Sonny played in Little Rock, then a few months later in St. Louis. I decided to attend both concerts, so I gathered some musical buddies to drive to LR and attend my first live show with Sonny. And I am so glad I did! Being in the physical presence of such a musical guru is a million times more intense than listening to his CDs, even on an excellent sound system. Such a vibrant performance, and such great interactions between him and his musicians on stage. Respect for each other, fun together and the love of jazz, of course! We stayed over in a hotel after the show, and the next morning, at breakfast, my entire body, each and every cell in it, were still vibrating from the evening's musical feast. Never before or after have I felt this happening to me. Sonny is a very spiritual being and a most gifted musician! My deepest reverence and love for his genius! Long live Sonny!
love this words
Fascinating fellow, Mr. Rollins.
Met this legend in person and was the most humble dude ever. he even signed an album for me.
Into the mind of a real genius!
Great saxo
hands down the coolest video on youtube
one of them, that's for sure
This is historic documentation of a genius....a creator of modern art as distinctive as Picasso.
Your right.
Happy 90th birthday, Sonny Rollins !
It must be now around 45 years ago when I saw the Sonny Rollins "On the Bridge" programme.....right in the middle of all the hippie stuff...he seriously turned me onto jazz...yes to get into that zone...a true master and genius musician...never a boring "cliche" solo.
Sonny Rollins what a good human being and a powerful intuitive saxaphonist ..one of my favorites 💞🤗☯️🇺🇲🎶🇮🇱🎼🎵✡️🇺🇸
Just great listening to one of the all-time greats.
He also did a solo performance at the Apollo, after coming off of his bridge hiatus. Which i saw and it was fantastic.
The meaning of what he's saying goes beyond his words here. The term "human computer"; we are the only beings we know with the capacity he's describing. We are it. This is our universe, all we currently known and understand.... and so much we dont understand consciously, but possibly understand subconsciously. And thats why this subconscious is such a vital well. It contains all the potential that's hardwired into our brain. I'm not religious, but this hits me on that level.
Having seen Sonny perform in person, he definitely communicates this vast well of potential in his concerts. It goes beyond jazz, or saxophone, ...etc.
Oh yeah! The more I listen to Sonny, his words and his music, the more I love him~*~
> I can really relate to this, it is fantastic to hear it from the Maestro himself 1
Total inspiration 🎷🎷😎👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾♥️
what a musician!
Fabulous. He's very insightful.
From experience comes wisdom.
@@JazzVideoGuy love your channel!! Any Free or Avant-garde Jazz is greatly appreciated btw😁 but overall I love everything dude😊
Same for singers! Met Sonny many years ago - wonderful man & musician
Thanks JazzVideoGuy for this interview - very inspiring! "You are moving towards the subconscious (Rollins) - Then you just get out of the way (Jarrett)"
Thanx Bret and Sonny.
Our pleasure!
So blessed to have you.
Great content....Subscribed with late pass in hand....Bravo!
Welcome aboard!
I absolutely love your channel and always have. I sincerely hope you keep all of the footage. The meter of Sonny talking is much different than his playing: it would benefit all of us to hear just his voice.
Great Teacher in my opinion.
"Get rid of the clichés... You can't play and think... Get out of the way and let the music play." That's what genius does -- and everybody else copies into clichés what the genius just got rid of.
like Yogi Berra said, you can't think and swing the bat at the same time
love sonny
a lot of us do
Class!
Great to hear a master musician whom I admire so much talking about and combining some of my favorite subjects: music, meditation, subconscious, spirituality, etc.. Thanks, Bret.
Grande uomo grande artista 🎵🤗🎷
Thank brother. So good to be able to access such amazing interviews. Keep the Faith dude.
Inspiring
I just put into TH-cam - what is a jazz purest? It took me here and now with Sonny's education. I wonder if Gerschwin wrote 'Fascinating Rhythm' in his sub-conscious mind, or Brubeck's 'Take Five?' Luckily all worry goes away when you can think!
Thank you for posting all the great Sonny videos! But please consider focusing on the music or the interview at a time - I find it very difficult to listen to both at the same time. Thanks!
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Great information ❤
Glad you liked it
Thanks
Welcome
Excellent!! Thank you for posting this. Is the music playing in the background commercially available?
Yes, it is!
Cool! Are you allowed to say what it is?
this is fantastic! love to hear great improvising musicians and their perspective on the mind and mental processes. Is this an interview you conducted yourself?
yes, I've posted a number of interviews on my chanel that I did with Mr. Rollins between 2006 and 2015
Fyi he played the sax solo on the Rolling Stones' Waiting For a Friend😊
Where can I find the recording of the background music of this video???
2:00
where can i find the song playing in the backround?
+Ezekiel Anderson Road Shows Vol. 3
It's rather distracting to have that busy music playing while trying to listen to Sonny talk. They are both him speaking, but one at a time please!
You get what you git
Very inspiring to all artists out here, but the background sax is much too loud.
song?
How sad that this wonderful musician fell for yoga and zen. Here is what everyone needs
"All have sinned and come short of the glory of God." (Romans 3:23)
"Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; and ... he was buried and ... he rose again the third day according to the scriptures." (I Corinthians 15:3-4)
"The blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin." (I John 1:7)
"Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and thou shalt be saved." (Acts 16:31)
Appreciate your perspective but it's still a matter of individual choice