SONNY ROLLINS (Living legend) Jazz History #54

Within sight of his centenary, Sonny Rollins is one of the last jazz musicians of his generation, a direct and precious connection to the history of the music. Possessed of a drive and work ethic that few could rival, 'Newk' held and continues to hold himself to the highest standard. He wears with dignity and honor the title of living legend, one of the greatest tenor saxophonists of all time, a giant among giants. Sonny's legacy is too big to be contained in one episode, so the story will continue in Jazz History #55.
ABOUT THIS SERIES
The Jazz History series is a video adaptation of a PowerPoint presentation used to teach a university course in jazz history. It traces the roots of jazz from Ragtime at the turn of the 20th century to jazz-rock fusion at the end of the 1960s. You’ll find a lot more videos like this one in the JAZZ HISTORY playlist on this channel.
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This is the 54th episode in the Jazz History series. You’ll find a lot more videos like this one in the JAZZ HISTORY playlist on this channel. Please LIKE and COMMENT to let CZcams know you approve!

[@ISuperTed]

I was privileged to see Sonny in the UK many years ago. Just in a quartet, so it was basically all Sonny all night. What I remember most was his encore - 20 minutes playing every song with goodbye in the title you can imagine, never repeated a phrase. He must have had the sax on his face for 15 minutes straight but never ran out of new ideas. What an extraordinary musician.

[@chasesanborn]

He was famous for that kind of thing. There was a contest on his website a few years back to see who could identify all the quotes in a cadenza.

[@BrettPrice1983]

This is great! Your so right about valse hots melodic development.

[@chasesanborn]

Thanks for that!

[@leomiles8658]

Valse Hot is so good, had been a while since I heard it. Great episode

[@chasesanborn]

Glad to serve as a reminder!

[@HarryKlein-fm9xi]

Great .

[@giampierogirolamo7134]

❤love your episodes

[@chasesanborn]

Thanks for saying so!

[@capulusnigrum6202]

Sonny Side Up with Sonny Stitt and Dizzy Gillespie is one my favorites from Sonny Rollins

[@chasesanborn]

A classic recording.

[@chelmrtz]

My favorite Sonny Rollins story is how he leaned into his resemblance to Don Newcombe

[@chasesanborn]

Thus his nickname. I think it is in part two that Jimmy Heath relates the story.

[@Major_Grubert]

“Music represents nature. Nature represents life. Jazz represents nature. Jazz is life.” - Sonny Rollins

[@chasesanborn]

That is Sonny's creed.