Hardbopjazz Posted March 6, 2013 Report Posted March 6, 2013 On the advice of his doctor, Sonny Rollins has postponed his touring schedule till June do to a respiratory problem. I do hope all is well. The world needs a Sonny Rollins in it. Get well quick, Sonny! http://www.sonnyrollins.com/ Quote
Justin V Posted March 6, 2013 Report Posted March 6, 2013 Oh, man. I had front-row tickets for his show at the Wharton Center in May! I quite enjoyed his set in Detroit last summer (with Bob Cranshaw on upright, which was a pleasant surprise). Sonny Rollins is such a joy to watch and obviously still relishes performing live, so I'm sure that he's not happy about having to take a break. Here's wishing a speedy and full recovery for the Saxophone Colossus. Quote
sidewinder Posted March 6, 2013 Report Posted March 6, 2013 Speedy recovery and good health to Mr Rollins ! Quote
JSngry Posted March 6, 2013 Report Posted March 6, 2013 I envy people of my approximate age whose first and often only heartfelt idol was Trane. They almost all discovered him after the passage of time had removed him from the planet, so they only knew him as deceased. That's how it was with me and guys like Hawk, Prez, Bird, a few others, but a lot of my "real heroes" have been guys who were very much alive when I got to them, and none has been a more real hero to me than Sonny. So many of them have passed in my lifetime, and/but I'm really not ready to live in a world without Sonny Rollins, for more than a few reasons, only some of which are probably rational. Not yet, probably not ever, but... So yeah, get well. Stay well. Keep playing the tenor. Do it however and with whomever you choose. I don't care. Just...keep it going until it's for sure time to go. Please. Quote
danasgoodstuff Posted March 6, 2013 Report Posted March 6, 2013 I envy people of my approximate age whose first and often only heartfelt idol was Trane. They almost all discovered him after the passage of time had removed him from the planet, so they only knew him as deceased. That's how it was with me and guys like Hawk, Prez, Bird, a few others, but a lot of my "real heroes" have been guys who were very much alive when I got to them, and none has been a more real hero to me than Sonny. So many of them have passed in my lifetime, and/but I'm really not ready to live in a world without Sonny Rollins, for more than a few reasons, only some of which are probably rational. Not yet, probably not ever, but... So yeah, get well. Stay well. Keep playing the tenor. Do it however and with whomever you choose. I don't care. Just...keep it going until it's for sure time to go. Please. I 2nd that emotion! Quote
Hardbopjazz Posted March 6, 2013 Author Report Posted March 6, 2013 I envy people of my approximate age whose first and often only heartfelt idol was Trane. They almost all discovered him after the passage of time had removed him from the planet, so they only knew him as deceased. That's how it was with me and guys like Hawk, Prez, Bird, a few others, but a lot of my "real heroes" have been guys who were very much alive when I got to them, and none has been a more real hero to me than Sonny. So many of them have passed in my lifetime, and/but I'm really not ready to live in a world without Sonny Rollins, for more than a few reasons, only some of which are probably rational. Not yet, probably not ever, but... So yeah, get well. Stay well. Keep playing the tenor. Do it however and with whomever you choose. I don't care. Just...keep it going until it's for sure time to go. Please. Amen to that. Quote
PHILLYQ Posted March 7, 2013 Report Posted March 7, 2013 I envy people of my approximate age whose first and often only heartfelt idol was Trane. They almost all discovered him after the passage of time had removed him from the planet, so they only knew him as deceased. That's how it was with me and guys like Hawk, Prez, Bird, a few others, but a lot of my "real heroes" have been guys who were very much alive when I got to them, and none has been a more real hero to me than Sonny. So many of them have passed in my lifetime, and/but I'm really not ready to live in a world without Sonny Rollins, for more than a few reasons, only some of which are probably rational. Not yet, probably not ever, but... So yeah, get well. Stay well. Keep playing the tenor. Do it however and with whomever you choose. I don't care. Just...keep it going until it's for sure time to go. Please. Me too. i saw him a bunch of times when I was first getting into jazz in 1972/3/4 and he still played the Village Vanguard. Mind-altering music. Quote
ValerieB Posted March 7, 2013 Report Posted March 7, 2013 hardbopjazz has the best avatar and i have a really good one too!! take good care, Sonny. we hope to see you onstage soon. Quote
imeanyou Posted March 7, 2013 Report Posted March 7, 2013 I'd go along with what JS said. I hope he gets the very best of care and makes a full recovery. 'Sonny', it's the name... Quote
Hardbopjazz Posted March 22, 2013 Author Report Posted March 22, 2013 Let's all send good vibes to Sonny. I've been listing to his RCA days today. "Our Man in Jazz." is what I have playing right now. Oleo 25 minutes long. He's the greatest! Quote
brownie Posted March 23, 2013 Report Posted March 23, 2013 Wishing Rollins a full recovery! He needs to get a long good rest and limit his concert appearances! Quote
ValerieB Posted March 23, 2013 Report Posted March 23, 2013 can't think of any musician who needs a healthy, strong respiratory system more than Sonny!!! here's to a complete recovery! Quote
Blue Train Posted March 27, 2013 Report Posted March 27, 2013 Latest update on his facebook. "Sonny begins rehearsing a new group next month, in preparation for his first 2013 concert, on June 22nd at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center in St. Louis." Quote
ValerieB Posted March 28, 2013 Report Posted March 28, 2013 sounds good to me!! thanks for the good news, BT!! Quote
Hardbopjazz Posted March 29, 2013 Author Report Posted March 29, 2013 Great news. I like to think our positive thoughts played a part in this. Quote
AfricaBrass Posted March 29, 2013 Report Posted March 29, 2013 Sonny is a national treasure. I'm glad to hear he's doing better. Quote
J.A.W. Posted March 29, 2013 Report Posted March 29, 2013 No, Sonny is an international treasure. Indeed good to hear he's doing better. Quote
CJ Shearn Posted March 29, 2013 Report Posted March 29, 2013 Yes and wonder what Road Shows Vol. 3 has in store for us. I still need to pick up Volume 2. Quote
Carl Baugher Posted April 8, 2013 Report Posted April 8, 2013 All the best wishes to Mr. Rollins. Quote
Hardbopjazz Posted April 9, 2013 Author Report Posted April 9, 2013 Yes and wonder what Road Shows Vol. 3 has in store for us. I still need to pick up Volume 2. It will be basically some of his recent compositions over the past two or three years. That's my guess. Sonny's written new material and since no new studio album this is a way to let his fans hear these new tunes. Quote
bluesoul Posted June 13, 2013 Report Posted June 13, 2013 on Sonny's website today: A Message from Sonny: "This past spring, I was dealing with some respiratory issues that necessitated my canceling several concerts. I have been under a doctor’s care, and we were hopeful that I would be able to return to performing in time for my scheduled concerts this month and next. However, I am still not in condition to perform, and regretfully I must cancel these shows." Quote
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