To hear from a guy who achieved what the rest of us would regard as the absolute pinnacle of artistic achievement, and speak with such humility, without pretension, and ‘yeah I still practise’. I hope these videos, the new biography, all the material that has become available so late in his life, has the profound influence it should on future generations of musicians.
WOW!! He’s playing Mack the Knife like it’s the Greatest Song ever written! And he’s got the coolest, hippest, funkiest musicians, right there with Him, backbeat and all (Al Foster playing a Back Beat? Really?)! And Kill’n it!
Sonny brings the Heat on this one!! As well, the video quality and sound quality are clear and crisp, for something from 1981. I really enjoyed the close-ups of Sonny's face, like you're sitting front row for an unforgettable set. And his bandmates are all smiling ear-to-ear, what a scene, man!
Thank you Bret! great “colossal” post. We all love the immense Sony. PS I put the video on my Favorites playlist; hope this will help… All the best! maybe ☮️on🌎🌍🌏
Sonny Rollins played on a classic Bud Powell session in 1949, when he was 18 years old. He may not play anymore, but he's never stopped developing. Legend.
Great Video! From Sonny’s response to the question to his performance to the audience’s reaction. Some things are right in this world. That’s why we need to “touch” Sonny.
... AND if course the Goliath PLAYING!! Never has Mack the Knife been so excitingly played .. UNLESS anyone can give us a reference to SOME OTHER Titan.
Jazz will not disappear with Sonny Rollins. He and his contemporaries have inspired young people around the world. Here is a song from his repertoire played (not as a sax number) by a group of young artists from Barcelona: th-cam.com/video/7D4XkUG_hlo/w-d-xo.html
Plenty of humour!!! I guess Newk has knowledge and insight on his audience, to figure when some excitement can be generated in amongst the serious exploration that he grapples with
"When Sonny Rollins Speaks, We LIsten. When Sonny Rollins Plays, We Cheer". i couldn't agree more
He has outlived most of his contemporaries 😊
Wow. The pure creative ecstasy on Sonny's face at the end of his performance. That's one of the most iconic images of a jazzman I've ever seen.
Agreed
Listen and cheer, Sonny is here!
Master
Best version of Mack The Knife that I've ever heard! Thanks!
Ahhh, Mack the Knife is just so bloody brilliant .....
To hear from a guy who achieved what the rest of us would regard as the absolute pinnacle of artistic achievement, and speak with such humility, without pretension, and ‘yeah I still practise’. I hope these videos, the new biography, all the material that has become available so late in his life, has the profound influence it should on future generations of musicians.
Amen
👏👏👏🎤🎷 This is Totally Awesome: the interview and, of course, Sonny’s masterful cut of The Knife. THANK YOU! 👏👏
Sonny in this interview is very well spoken. Thank you for posting.
Sonny's a very intelligent, well spoken man.
Great!!!
Thank you Jazz Video Guy! You are awesome! I love listening to Sonny speak and play!
WOW!! He’s playing Mack the Knife like it’s the Greatest Song ever written! And he’s got the coolest, hippest, funkiest musicians, right there with Him, backbeat and all (Al Foster playing a Back Beat? Really?)! And Kill’n it!
It IS one of the greatest songs ever written.
Thanks for posting. We love Sonny. Very inspiring character.
Sonny brings the Heat on this one!! As well, the video quality and sound quality are clear and crisp, for something from 1981. I really enjoyed the close-ups of Sonny's face, like you're sitting front row for an unforgettable set. And his bandmates are all smiling ear-to-ear, what a scene, man!
One giant still around
You caught the smile right after that expression at European concert climax!
yup
SOnny - one of the absolute greatest!!!! A real hero to me.
Thank you Bret! great “colossal” post. We all love the immense Sony. PS I put the video on my Favorites playlist; hope this will help… All the best! maybe ☮️on🌎🌍🌏
So great on "Mack the Knife". Thanks Bret
A great interview!
Thank you.
Thank you, Sonny and Bret😎🌹😎🌹
Incredible…!
🌹
Well worth watching a second time!! 👍
Sonny Rollins played on a classic Bud Powell session in 1949, when he was 18 years old.
He may not play anymore, but he's never stopped developing.
Legend.
You gotta admire a person who can be both humble and extremely well-defined!
Great Video! From Sonny’s response to the question to his performance to the audience’s reaction. Some things are right in this world. That’s why we need to “touch” Sonny.
Well said!
Great player and great human being.
true dat
FANTASTIC....
Classic interview.
Thank you for posting! So wonderful!
Glad you enjoyed!
Sonny in all of his magnificence.
Great video.
A,ll tenor players should watch this.
Simplest chord changes, of which Sonny makes a most creative and enjoyable time! 😊
A Master
Legende
Intergalactic Treasure
When Sonny's nostrils flair, we zoom in.
... AND if course the Goliath PLAYING!! Never has Mack the Knife been so excitingly played .. UNLESS anyone can give us a reference to SOME OTHER Titan.
When was this recorded?
3:18 what song is this
Mack the Knife
I "Like Sonny"...
Jazz will not disappear with Sonny Rollins. He and his contemporaries have inspired young people around the world. Here is a song from his repertoire played (not as a sax number) by a group of young artists from Barcelona: th-cam.com/video/7D4XkUG_hlo/w-d-xo.html
Where's Sonny living these days?
Woodstock, New York. Happy to report he has a lovely home that overlooks a large space filled with nature.
@@JazzVideoGuy Glad to hear it! Thanks for this wonderful video.
@@JazzVideoGuy Nothing but good on Sonny! He still gigging? Thanks JVG.
Plenty of humour!!! I guess Newk has knowledge and insight on his audience, to figure when some excitement can be generated in amongst the serious exploration that he grapples with
well said
This is the shit
There you go