Sonny Rollins - Jazz à Vienne 2011 - LIVE HD

[@YTer-SBSB770]

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 & KZbin 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!

[@christopherfischer6998]

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!

[@stevnreed7763]

And still going at 90

[@PilarGutarra]

Capo! Como no mover el cuerpo latino 🥳

[@magdymandour9408]

Same here.

[@TheEleatic]

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.

[@mickangel1986]

Cc=s+v00000

[@alainleclere4070]

Seeing this honestly moves me to tears. J'y étais, j'ai pleuré.

[@nancychace8619]

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.

[@EricVDB66]

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 .

[@denizbicer5056]

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.

[@dachanist]

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.

[@MDVGT-ir2wc]

Saxophone Colossus, who taught me how wonderful JAZZ is, is one of the best in my life! Thank you Sonny Rollins!

[@pascal62]

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!

[@georgemcfetridge8310]

Right.

[@saxxoplay]

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.

[@reff9289]

His light still beams so true & will always warm all who hear... a beacon free from fear... a gift of truth, peace & hope.

[@doudoudbidou]

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 !

[@nl11406]

I have seen him once. Also about 2011. In Holland. The man has so much energy. unbelievable.

[@loue17]

he's Probably held a sax more than anything else in life

[@bones1991]

And probably more than anyone else ever has

[@vtenort]

What can you say? A legend, and for good reason. Outstanding!

[@wyndhl9465]

Once a man; twice a child. The great Sonny completes 360 degrees in calypso style. Sonny lives!

[@Nashvillejazz]

Sonny is the best!!

[@anthzug4329]

Happy birthday, Sonny R!! You are the best!

[@strangersname]

What else can you say except---this man IS American music

[@peterfunke7092]

standing ovations by the audience that's allright with me

[@montysoomer6575]

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.

[@michelmuller7270]

sonny toujours au top!!!! merci the genius...et ses musiciens excellentissime...que du plaisir...

[@jlucguitar]

81 ans pfffffff ...... toujours en musique RESPECTS encore et encore .....

[@peterfunke7092]

86 ans - 1930 NY- incroyable

[@peterfunke7092]

Hallo, excuse moi, you'r right in this concert he was 81. I adore him very much and hope he becomes 100!

[@russlayne6036]

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.

[@rosapang2386]

He is 91 now. Wish Sonny Happy & Healthy.

[@菊池博-d8b]

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。

[@KATLABELLE1]

Saw him live in London ages ago ... at the Barbican Concert Hall ... Needless to say, was entanced !

[@a.e.r.7745]

Thank you so much ~ I love you Sonny! ~

[@pherpa]

O orgulho do baterista por estar tocando junto com uma lenda me emociona.

[@louiscarrillo5873]

he sounds good here...his phrasing and all the ideas.

[@themetallian2112]

Still the greatest living improviser on the planet today!

[@erdwest]

My favorite tenor player since I was a teen. [78 now]

[@MDVGT-ir2wc]

Thank you for the wonderful performance!　I'm fine forever

[@EnsemblePV]

Grande Nonno Rollins....è sempre un emozione stupenda sentirlo!!!!!

[@anthzug4329]

Happy Birthday, Sonny! You deserve every second of happiness

[@henriknielsen8305]

AAAH WHAT A BEAUTY!! TRUE INSPIRATION

[@adrianapanaitescu]

Wonderful! Sonny

[@tanuriodebritoramos1126]

Obrigado querido Sonny. Sua arte alegra a vida de muita gente.

[@Rianpark34]

Amazing ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@DavideNicolaBuzzo]

LONG LONG LONG LIFE AT SONNY

[@joaocarlosdantasbezerra3342]

Ele não morreu sempre estará vivo. Grande profissional

[@NS-nb7km]

Sim quando ele nao pudeur mais tocar no international ele commençons à pintar.

[@Nocxys]

He's now frigin 93 years old and still kickin, bruh

[@djolive3]

Sonny extrémement émouvant, quel titan!

[@Squirrelconga]

Saw them that year! Smokin' band, the electricity was in the air. 🌃

[@maranatha3641]

살아있는 Jazz Saxophone 의 전설........................ 존경 합니다 !!! ^^

[@Alex-yh3sh]

Woooow juste ça

[@enzosantiagodasilvasantiag274]

He is ícon of jazz,magic in the saxophone.

[@dennis9242]

OUTSTANDING!

[@slooo9]

GOT MAD LOVE FOR THIS BROTHER ...... PLAY ON PLAY ON .....

[@mwenemeshack]

I love the drummer's facial expression at 6:25 😂😂😂

[@minasesax5442]

How i love this legendary artist

[@FranciscoFerrerGaliana1930]

MAGNIFICO

[@pegrueneis]

guitar is phantastic...

[@facutorres8698]

Toca, baila, juega, transmite, disfruta y hace disfrutar.. Que ejemplo!

[@mjsayers6186]

My favourite player of all time and my biggest influence !! LOVE IT

[@interestingusername1049]

What is the first song?

[@filippomercuri10bis]

Don't stop the Carnival.

[@weslee5621]

AMAZING!!!!

[@MrMrh1958]

He’s got more hair here than he had in the 60’s!😂✌️👏

[@Erschophone]

That's because his late wife made him get haircuts…😁

[@denizbicer5056]

DON'T STOP THE CARNIVAL

[@gerdaschmidt4734]

Love him ...and his exelent musik...saw him in N.Y in the 90ies and in Vienna, my hometown, at concert hall...

[@prunejade816]

Great!! Great!! Great!!

[@magdymandour9408]

What legend !!

[@진달래지고피고]

즐감입니다.^^ 좋은 영상 감사합니다.

[@claudiosebastiani413]

storia del jazz, fantastico

[@TheMountainback]

2 jazz greats still going strong that come to mind are benny golson and, well, Sonny Rollins of course

[@bonganimsolo8754]

The icon..jazz maestro par excellence

[@coolkid5410]

What are the names of these songs? There great! Sonny is amazing. Even though his technique has worsened in good way. He is amazing!

[@DanielMorales-ls1xq]

Hackers ERROR:001 Don't stop the Carnival and Tenor Madness

[@coolkid5410]

Daniel Morales thank you so much!

[@denizbicer5056]

DON'T STOP THE CARNIVAL

[@topolinik]

La storia del jazz...vivente

[@Retonosdelrio]

IDOLO DE LA CULTURA!

[@calebcaleramartinez165]

Gracias dios por regalarnos a Sonny Rollins.

[@marcioramosfoto]

.. grande e genial Sonny Rollins....

[@gae.jazzpiano]

yessir!!

[@Jyaoo-i2u]

マジでかっこいい

[@TedBoyRomarino]

The man has 91 years and he's in better shape than many 30 yr old guys

[@rinahall]

prove it asap

[@Rianpark34]

❤❤

[@josesantosmurilloc4957]

Maravilloso concierto...un regalo para los oídos

[@veli-mattiturunen4011]

I Leve It🤗

[@neshacampus1]

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

[@greeksalad4783]

Alright Sonny! That's how you do it! \ ( ^ _ ^ ) /

[@haydenwayne3710]

there is no separation...he's one with his instrument

[@georgemcfetridge8310]

Why aren't all players? Let's have a beautiful world through music, SR is saying.

[@jjmendez007]

Charlie Parker is the max with his golden hands and soul at the sax...

[@franlobatoruiz4289]

Maquina del saxo, saxmachine

[@carlosalbertohernandezjime9878]

Uno de los grandes de este mundo ,mi querido Sonny

[@carlochos7133]

Dios bendito! Grandioso señor!

[@orvillewright1549]

great sonny

[@girard5661]

Wahou !

[@Volantirossearebackintown]

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

[@captainnemo3252]

великий музыкант!

[@javierquesada798]

not lost the sound that identifies

[@MrViglioni]

EXCELENTE..........

[@kakincheng8731]

Good good good

[@tmksstyle8954]

Please give us the setlist😊😊😊

[@enricodimicco7286]

only music, only the best!

[@andreabruscantini651]

Immenso!!

[@Gregor9043]

It's hard to even compute his contributions to both Jazz and saxophone playing.

[@roccopacifico6875]

Buon compleanno Sonny

[@sergioandrade6975]

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?

[@bobbybroom]

👏🏿👏🏿

[@enricomariabassotti8702]

Irraggiungibile!!!!!!

[@daeshawnhernandez52swagkik32]

What's this song he's playing

[@derlongko505]

First one is called ''Don't stop the Carnival'', the second was ''Tenor Madness''.

[@noreenturnbull5246]

So is "Don't stop the Carnival" Sonny original?