Sonny Rollins, one of the greatest living saxophone players. Continuing to play amazing shows.
I met Tootie Heath for a minute out in Santa Cruz (Jazz Camp West). He’s from a very musical family. His brother Jimmy Heath plays sax. Percy Heath plays bass.
In this video of St. Thomas we’ve got,
Sonny Rollins on tenor saxophone
Kenny Drew on piano
Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen on bass
Albert “Tootie” Heath on drums
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Just a FYI. I saw Sonny Rollins is playing at the New Orleans Jazz Fest this year. I hope I can be there to see him.
Keep rocking!
this is really good! I just Googled his name after I watched this video. He is pretty old now, yet still create out really good music.
I love watching old videos with great music just like this one.
Not a musician but a fan. I love old school classic jazz and Sonny Rollins is a great.
Thanks Kala, Sonny Rollins has had an amazing career. Glad he’s still performing!
We listened to the Rollins group two years ago when he was in Stockholm as a Polar Prize winner. I keep that concert close to my heart. Just unforgettable!