Rollins developed a style that speaks to a stream of consciousness that is emblematic of the Harlem Renaissance- glib while parsing nuggets of golden thoughts describing the aspirations of a people that were denied its opportunity to fully realized its basic humanity; a stylist supreme whose mastery has rarely been matched; a tragic genius whose compulsive pursuit of excellence created a “wanderland” in search of a destiny of compatibility with geniuses of his ability and compaction ; a musician who on certain night defined what improvisation is in jazz terms; and a man whose improvisational accomplishments were touched by the hand of “Bird”. Creativity erupting at the most unlikely time with such force and beauty that those witnessing it have a life altering experience- they are given a glimpse of where no human has ever gone.
Al Foster is my favourite drummer-Max Roach on steroids. Saw him live: once with Sonny Rollins and once with Joe Henderson. Endless musical invention on a small kit.
I am buzzing just by watching this concert. I can’t imagine being there and experiencing this in person. ❤❤❤❤ Thank you greatly for posting this incredible event.
Thanks a lot for this. What a legend. Just full of joy .so much energy and love in to it. Long live Sunny Rollins . Your birthday is coming soon. Have a great day. Wish you all the joy, love and happiness. You are truly a living legend.
Rollins è una forza della natura del suono,è la musica medesima che si esprime attraverso il sax tenore,connaturato in lui,che lo domina e fa parte del suo intimo! Uno dei più grandi sassofonisti assieme a Coltrane,Getz,Parker,Desmond,Cannonball Adderley!
At the end of the first tune (O.T.YU.G.) He plays some incredible several seconds of circular breathing, a thing he very seldom did on his records. simply amazing.
His technique is so smooth and fluid here. I heard him during “Road Show” albums period where he’s become more raw and gravelly. I think arthritis must have contributed. Every note is brilliant. Pure genius from the Williamsburg Bridge.
The Sonny side of the street.
Sonny Rollins brings me joy when he plays music. I saw a concert in the seventeens and it's the best jazz concert of my life.
Relistening a year later. A snare drum that sounds like a snare drum and not a wooden box.
Rollins developed a style that speaks to a stream of consciousness that is emblematic of the Harlem Renaissance- glib while parsing nuggets of golden thoughts describing the aspirations of a people that were denied its opportunity to fully realized its basic humanity; a stylist supreme whose mastery has rarely been matched; a tragic genius whose compulsive pursuit of excellence created a “wanderland” in search of a destiny of compatibility with geniuses of his ability and compaction ; a musician who on certain night defined what improvisation is in jazz terms; and a man whose improvisational accomplishments were touched by the hand of “Bird”. Creativity erupting at the most unlikely time with such force and beauty that those witnessing it have a life altering experience- they are given a glimpse of where no human has ever gone.
このステージのロリンズは絶好調で大らかな圧倒的なプレイを披露した。
Al Foster is my favourite drummer-Max Roach on steroids. Saw him live: once with Sonny Rollins and once with Joe Henderson. Endless musical invention on a small kit.
Clifton Anderson (tb), Jerome Harris (g), Mark Soskin (p), Bob Cranshaw (b), Al Foster (d)
Isso tem talento e arte. Mr Sonny Rollins e músicos acompanhantes: Muuuito Obrigado!
I am buzzing just by watching this concert. I can’t imagine being there and experiencing this in person. ❤❤❤❤ Thank you greatly for posting this incredible event.
Thanks a lot for this. What a legend. Just full of joy .so much energy and love in to it. Long live Sunny Rollins . Your birthday is coming soon. Have a great day. Wish you all the joy, love and happiness. You are truly a living legend.
Sonny Rollins is one of a kind. Thanks for posting this incredible gig.
Sonny Rollins - величайший саксофонист всех времён.
Rollins è una forza della natura del suono,è la musica medesima che si esprime attraverso il sax tenore,connaturato in lui,che lo domina e fa parte del suo intimo! Uno dei più grandi sassofonisti assieme a Coltrane,Getz,Parker,Desmond,Cannonball Adderley!
Monster solo on first track👍🏾❤️👍🏾
Tremendous! Thank you for posting this outstanding performance!
At the end of the first tune (O.T.YU.G.) He plays some incredible several seconds of circular breathing, a thing he very seldom did on his records. simply amazing.
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His technique is so smooth and fluid here. I heard him during “Road Show” albums period where he’s become more raw and gravelly. I think arthritis must have contributed. Every note is brilliant. Pure genius from the Williamsburg Bridge.
IT IS FANTASTIC. I CAN SAY. I AM FROM HUNGARY.
Sonny is the very best.