Guestbook

Thursday, 16 May 2013 20:03 Host: alnmspsrvz4ts210-dmz.mycingular.net

Hey Sonny,

I'm a 20 year old tenor saxophonist and you're by far my biggest influence on the horn. Your solo on St. Thomas on the album Saxophone Colossus was the first solo I ever transcribed and I still listen to and play it to this day.

I have tickets to see you play in St. Louis this sure on June 22. It's a dream come true to be able to see you live!

I was wondering if you would kind enough to give me a lesson. I know you're a busy man but it would mean the world to me if I could have an hour or so to talk to you and absorb some of your wisdom. Even if I can't have a lesson with you, I still hope to meet you.

Best wishes to your health and well being!
-Ian

Sunday, 5 May 2013 22:46 Host: 70-36-58-153.dyn.novuscom.net

I hope you are feeling better. My dad and I were going to come to portland to see you but as I understand you fell sick. I saw your performance a few years back in Vancouver and loved it. Are you going to have another performance soon near Vancouver? I play tenor, and your live performance is infectious and inspiring. Watching you play with such joy and passion thrills me to no end.

Thursday, 2 May 2013 00:59 Host: CPE-60-228-49-129.lns8.ken.bigpond.net.au

All the best of health and happiness to you, from a half century listener (the Bridge, etc) and a player and lover of all the saxes. Thanks to Ben, Hodges, Sidney and all since it's great to have your contributions to the great art of sax. Phil

Tuesday, 30 April 2013 18:57 Host: c-68-42-241-99.hsd1.mi.comcast.net

Hey Sonny!

We've met a few times, most recently on April 6-7 3 years ago at Orchestra Hall in Detroit. I play tenor....

Welcome to Woodstock! My brother has lived there for 25+ years and worked for 11 or so of them at Sunflower....

I'm visiting him in a few days, so if I see you in town I hope to say hello!

Best,

- Jeff Newton

Tuesday, 30 April 2013 02:20 Host: p4FEA5A0A.dip0.t-ipconnect.de

Dear Sonny,

Congratulations to your recent great Awards. With you Love and Creativity is honored.

Best of wishes as always

Ina Barbara <3 <3 <3

Monday, 29 April 2013 08:56 IP: 65.42.42.3

Mr. Rollins,

I just heard your inverview on Q-TV, the radio station in Toronto. I just want to say that you are truly a great person, humble and extremely insightful.

Thanks for all the great music and memories!

M

Sunday, 28 April 2013 04:00 Host: cpc9-pool12-2-0-cust102.15-1.cable.virginmedia.com

HI Sonny ,thanks for the article on the new house,Keep warm, take care and have a good tour this summer. Best wishes from the south of England

Friday, 26 April 2013 10:47 Host: 200-158-66-214.dsl.telesp.net.br

Sonny
The best show I'd ever seen was a live performance on Rio, 1986, at Catacumba's park. It was so wonderful and unforgetable. Please Sonny come back to Brasil and bring us your energy.
Best Wishes...

Friday, 26 April 2013 10:19 Host: nat-128-84-124-0-205.cit.cornell.edu

Thank you for creating such joyful, life affirming music. It has meant a great deal to me.

Sunday, 21 April 2013 11:12 Host: dyn-160-39-196-87.dyn.columbia.edu

Dear Sonny,

Please come back to NYC soon!! We all miss you here!

-Stephanie

Wednesday, 17 April 2013 00:41 Host: 108-233-200-51.lightspeed.sntcca.sbcglobal.net

Dear Sonny,
You are so industrious and I know that you have many goals still to fulfill.
I can imagine that you hear music in your mind and strive to make it available to all of us. We are very happy to receive your gifts of sound and imagination. And, I hope that you find time to rest and restore your strength because, as much as you need to share your music with us we need to have you make it. Much love and healing vibrations to you.
XOXO,
Kathy

Saturday, 13 April 2013 20:35 Host: static-50-53-36-153.bvtn.or.frontiernet.net

Dear Sonny,
I am so sorry not to be seeing you in Portland, but I am wishing you the absolute best in a speedy recovery. Your sax is an inspiration to me. Innovation and expression that I can hardly believe. I've seen you in Eugene, Portland, and Vienne and can't wait for another. Get well soon.

Wednesday, 3 April 2013 02:58 IP: 12.217.55.98

Sonny I love your music an your vibe. The first song I heard of yours was "On the Sunny Side of the Street." with Dizzy. I hope you are doing well (feeling better). I hope to see you perform some day. I love what Jazz is and what Jazz can be. I am an artist and I love the way Jazz connects to visual art. Peace Ron

Tuesday, 2 April 2013 01:26 Host: cpe-24-26-252-218.satx.res.rr.com

GET WELL SOON COLOSSUS

Sunday, 31 March 2013 12:16 Host: CPE602ad0916660-CM602ad091665d.cpe.net.cable.rogers.com

Dear Mr. Rollins,

I am sorry to hear that you havn't been feeling well lately. I sincerely wish you a speedy recovery. I wanted to inquire if you have any desire or predilection to play in Toronto again. We were unable to make it Montreal a little less than a year ago to see you, but my wife and I are huge fans. She actually just bought your DVD Saxophone Colossus for me and it was fantastic. Feel better soon. Thank you for all the wonderful music.

Cheers and all the best!

Marty

Friday, 29 March 2013 05:46 Host: 172.231.102.84.rev.sfr.net

Hello Sonny,
I hope you'll feel better soon. I feel very bad too bud i try to be better.
I just would like to ask you how did you find the strength to stay out of the bad habits you often evoke.
Thanks for your music, your quest of absolute and the humour of your musical style which always helps me daily.
Ivo

Thursday, 28 March 2013 04:09 IP: 91.252.152.37

I'm very glad to sign on your guestbook,i love your music so much.

Thanks for all Sonny

Monday, 25 March 2013 17:57 Host: c-24-20-82-152.hsd1.or.comcast.net

Hi Mr. Rollins,
I am sorry that you are unable to play next month in Portland. I was looking forward to seeing you from the 2nd row seats. However I am even more sorry to hear that you are ill, and not feeling like your usual self. I hope resting makes you better soon, and you keep blowing your horn for many years to come. I look forward to seeing you another time. Please feel well soon. Ivy G.

Thursday, 21 March 2013 04:37 Host: static.kpn.net

Dear Sonny,

Hope you get better soon and I wish you good health! Take care and all the best,

Esmeralda

Saturday, 16 March 2013 19:50 Host: d216-232-23-67.bchsia.telus.net

Dear Sonny please feel better and please come to Vancouver Canada again soon!!

Friday, 15 March 2013 14:43 Host: wsip-184-183-173-21.sd.sd.cox.net

I turned 65 yrs old 2 weeks ago. For my birthday present, my daughter Rosie bought tickets for us to see you perform at CalState Northridge. We just heard that you are ill and cannot make the gig. Ten years ago, we saw you at Escondido CA. You played that night for 3 hrs! We waited for you out in the cold after the show. You spent an hour speaking with us. You encouraged Rosie to continue playing tenor sax (she was high school 1st tenor chair in San Diego County competition that year)!

Hey, man. Get well. We love you. Please release Volumes 3,4, 5, 6 . . . Road Tour. Great stuff!

We pray for your speedy & full recovery!

Love, Man

Alan

Friday, 15 March 2013 13:46 Host: ip72-197-179-182.sd.sd.cox.net

I was born on September 7, 1940, and be it exactly ten years Mr. Rollins junior, I am very proud of that distinction. For me vintage jazz is my passion for which Mr. Rollins is the last of that. I am sad that Mr. Rollins is not feeling well and hope he is feeling better now. I had tickets for the Northridge concert but not worry I will be at the next one, even if it is not in California.
Sincerely
Solomon Hose – Poway, California.

Monday, 11 March 2013 16:18 Host: d216-232-23-67.bchsia.telus.net

I am so sad to hear zou are sick. I bought tickets for your show next month in LA! :( I was going to fly down from Canada to see you. I literally cried when I heard the news I really was looking forward to seeing you for you dont know how long. I will pray for your recovry hope you come back this way soon. all my love to you Sonny.

Monday, 11 March 2013 01:22 Host: CPE-121-221-220-225.lns7.pie.bigpond.net.au

health first...then a visit to australia, including perth on the west coast.
love you man..take care
russ

Sunday, 10 March 2013 20:46 Host: c-98-248-235-157.hsd1.ca.comcast.net

Sonny,

Rest and fully recover so we can once again enjoy your creative energy onstage! I wish you good health.

We would love to see you in Napa!

All the best.

Saturday, 9 March 2013 14:43 Host: 173-29-132-129.client.mchsi.com

Take care, get well. Come to Iowa City when you can, we want to see you.

Friday, 8 March 2013 13:37 Host: p54B01FCD.dip.t-dialin.net

Dear Sonny,

Again - send you Love and Energy. Take care of yourself. I think of you every day - as always. <3 <3 <3 Ina Barbara

Thursday, 7 March 2013 01:38 Host: host81-129-55-100.range81-129.btcentralplus.com

Get well soon Great man! A few weeks at home with your piano maybe!Your health is more important than any tour.

Wednesday, 6 March 2013 11:23 Host: 451be6ca.cst.lightpath.net

Get well soon Sonny. We all love you.

Monday, 4 March 2013 15:11 Host: c915ea50.virtua.com.br

sonny, please come to brazil! lots of fans here

Thursday, 21 February 2013 01:55 Host: ip98-176-132-157.sd.sd.cox.net

Dear Mr. Rollins,
Exposure to the music you have shared is one of the reasons I play tenor sax. I draw inspiration from your recordings everyday.
I perform jazz with a volunteer group comprised of members of SGI-USA in San Diego CA. Our group is committed to the achievement of world peace through the mechanism of individual human revolution. We practice Nichiren Buddhism, in addition to jazz at my home every other Sunday.
I have recently fallen in love with bebop.
Thank you for being a part of my world and for sharing the music of the Gods of Jazz.
Sincerely, Fred Walmer

Sunday, 17 February 2013 18:00 Host: ool-182ee6b3.dyn.optonline.net

Hi Sonny, do you plan to play in the New York area in 2013?

Sunday, 3 February 2013 03:29 Host: cpc7-croy21-2-0-cust862.19-2.cable.virginmedia.com

Hello Sonny

I looked at your future events this year and notice that you won't be in the UK anytime soon. We want you to come here. Please set up gig in the United Kingdom.

Friday, 1 February 2013 16:33 Host: 41338ef6.cst.lightpath.net

My name is Joe and I run a big band in NJ named One More Once. We have been working on an educational program for 3 years where student big bands from local schools play an opening set for us, and also get the chance to play with guest artists and see the guest perform with OMO. These events happen at Trumpets Jazz Club in Montclair, NJ and also in the school's auditoriums when we need a larger venue. We were wondering if you may be interested in getting involved with something like this. It has been a WONDERFUL experience for everyone. We have had some great night, including a night with Wycliffe Gordon last April and one with Conrad Herwig this past Wednesday night. We would be honored to have someone like you involved. Please let me know if you may be interested. my email is onemoreoncebigband@gmail.com. I look forward to hearing from you. Have a great night.
Joe Verderese

Saturday, 26 January 2013 07:43 Host: pool-74-110-124-49.nrflva.fios.verizon.net

Dear Sonny,
It would be an honor to see you perform. It would be a greater honor to inteview you on Jazz Spotlight Blog Talk Radio. I am a fan and I have a passion for Jazz and the saxophone. I am learning the flute and it is a beautiful experience. I am 50 years old and my dream is to interview you if just for a minute!
Sincerely,
Leila Holt

Wednesday, 23 January 2013 03:19 Host: ip98-180-49-254.ga.at.cox.net

Your genius touches me every day of my life, Mr. Rollins. Shine on.

Sunday, 20 January 2013 06:23 Host: 11.152-136-217.adsl-dyn.isp.belgacom.be

Hi Sonny
I’m 56 years old/young, and I’m a collector of autographs. I have a collection with more
than 5.000 authentic autographs from politicians, sportsmen, artists, and authors from around the world.

Therefore, I am so sincere to ask you if you would be so kind to send me an autographed photo of you.

I will be very pleased if you should be prepared to do this favour to me.

Anyway, I thank you very much and wish you all the best in your privat life, and in your career.

With warm greetings from Belgium.

Wish you a happy 2013 !!!

Freddy Haeck
Lusthoflaan 107
9030 Mariakerke
Belgium

Thursday, 10 January 2013 20:26 Host: c-98-206-212-9.hsd1.in.comcast.net

Sonny, I live just outside of Chicago. When I was younger, I played the Alto Sax. I must have been pretty good, because I made 1st chair in a matter of weeks, but gave it up. Guess I was more interested in girls, and too young to realize if I had stuck with it, I could have more girls than I could shake a stick at. Sonny, I have a 1952 Selmer Tenor Super Balanced, a real sweetie. If you play the Chicago area, and I can get a ticket to see you, and bring my Sax, will you play it just so I can say the Great Sonny Rollins played my Selmer? Wishing you many years of sweet Jazz. Sincerely, Timothy

Thursday, 10 January 2013 15:52 Host: 207-250-147-186.static.twtelecom.net

Sonny,
Will you ever perform in the Cincinnati, Ohio area? Please

Monday, 7 January 2013 21:40 Host: ool-182eca9f.dyn.optonline.net

Hi, my name is Danny Dalelio, I play the piano. I am a graduate of the Manhattan School Of Music. I also studied Jazz Piano with Mike Longo. When I first started gigging, I had the good fortune to play in a band with the late sax player, Davey Schildkraut. We became good friends. He was always offering me words of encouragement. I'm currently playing a steady gig at, "Brownstone Jazz", in Brooklyn. Also, I'm in the process of writing a book that I call, "Mashemea". This is the reason that I contacted you. I while ago, Davey came to me in a dream, he said that I should talk to you. Shortly afterwards, I was having a conversation with Bob Mover. He recalled a conversation that you had with Davey. Davey had asked you, if you had been able to make your circle smaller? WOW!! I couldn't believe it. It is exactly what my book is about. I knew that I had to at least try to contact you. I seem to be on an adventure. I keep hearing in my head: "Seek and you shall find". I feel like I'm being led by the hand to one revelation after another. I'm trying to sort it all out and apply to my music. I want to share this majic with everyone!
My phone number is (917)416-8848

Tuesday, 1 January 2013 12:42 Host: 156.81.79.188.dynamic.jazztel.es

Hi
I writte in catalan.
Sonny volia dir-te que després de veure' t el dia 20 de novembre no crec que vegi res tan gran com. Aquesta era la tercera vegada que et veia en directe i vaig plorar d'emoció. Vine cada any!! Gràcies
wanted to tell you that after seeing t on November 20 I do not see anything so big. This was the third time that I saw live and I cried with emotion. Come every year! Thanks

Saturday, 29 December 2012 20:16 IP: 27.153.45.66

The good things of the world is always so let people like.

Sunday, 16 December 2012 07:14 Host: 75-93-150-218.wsh.clearwire-wmx.net

Dear Sonny,
Last year or so, I saw your performance at the Kennedy Center in Washington. It was my first time seeing you live and it was great performance. At the moment, I am currently reading the "Life and Times of Thelonious Monk," and you and part of your history are mentioned quite frequently. So it was really an epiphany for me to read about and to see your younger self, while recalling your performance on stage. Appreciate your efforts. Thanks, Frank

Saturday, 8 December 2012 12:20 Host: c-76-119-44-40.hsd1.ma.comcast.net

Putting on a show for Larry Coryell's 70 th birthday and thought you might drop in if you are in the area. Reunion of the Original Eleventh House.

Party On!!

Monday, 26 November 2012 04:46 Host: cpc3-pool12-2-0-cust201.15-1.cable.virginmedia.com

Thanks for the tour, rest up and have a nice Christmas and New year, best wishes to you and all the band, take care all of you and thank you for the music.

Sunday, 25 November 2012 17:39 Host: 207-172-173-60.c3-0.avec-ubr1.nyr-avec.ny.cable.rcn.com

Sonny, I hope to see you in New York or Newark in 2013. You sounded great in Newark in 2007. You also sounded great in Philadelphia in 2006. The European audiences are great. Their radio and TV is so good. They are exposed to many cultural influences. We need to see you too in the Northeast USA.

Tuesday, 20 November 2012 08:00 IP: 138.238.233.6

Coleman Hawkins lives on through you Sonny!

Tuesday, 20 November 2012 06:21 IP: 190.85.199.154

Master, come to Colombia soon, please!!!!

Tuesday, 20 November 2012 01:05 Host: 108-67-156-30.lightspeed.mtryca.sbcglobal.net

holy moly

Sunday, 18 November 2012 05:36 Host: p5B2A0FA2.dip0.t-ipconnect.de

Thx for playing in Leverkusen [www.facebook.com]

Saturday, 17 November 2012 06:50 Host: host81-156-90-156.range81-156.btcentralplus.com

Wonderful concert at the Barbican last night as part of London Jazz Festival 2012 ! Finally got a ticket after trying for the lst 5 years !

Monday, 12 November 2012 20:04 Host: 69.169.161.117.provo.static.broadweavenetworks.net

I just realized we share the same birthday(Sept. 7)! Anyway, thanks for your amazing music!

Monday, 5 November 2012 21:18 Host: lyn48-220.optonline.net

I love your long intro in 'Autumn Nocturne' with the nice chorus at the end! It is AMAZING!

Monday, 5 November 2012 02:48 IP: 193.23.163.142

Hello,
I just want to thank you for the great appearance in Leverkusen yesterday. It was fantastic.

Sonny rules!!!

Tuesday, 30 October 2012 13:36 Host: dsl-201-124-80-36-dyn.prod-infinitum.com.mx

When do you visit us in Mexico city?? would you be interested? I could get a beautiful place/ theatre for you to play for us mexican fans!!!

Monday, 29 October 2012 06:08 Host: fctnnbsc30w-207179154236.pppoe-dynamic.High-Speed.nb.bellaliant.net

Mr Rollins,

There is a debate that started on a saxophone website regarding your album Saxophone Colossus (a masterpiece, it goes without saying)and what horn you were playing on that recording. There are some who claim that you were playing a Buescher and most seem to believe that you were using a Selmer. Sometimes I think we get a bit too caught up in the equipment, but inquiring minds want to know!

Thursday, 25 October 2012 10:47 Host: chello084113025153.1.12.vie.surfer.at

SONNY!

Vienna is waiting for YOU!

Wednesday, 24 October 2012 09:15 IP: 84.176.22.98

LOVE and best of wishes for your Europe Tour! <3 <3 <3 Ina Barbara

Wednesday, 24 October 2012 00:16 IP: 129.217.131.41

Man, currentlx listening to G-man, one of my favourites and being excited like hell to see you in Leverkusen, sir.

Can anybody tell me something about your band there?

Looking forward 4. Nov 2012!

Cu

Wednesday, 17 October 2012 02:43 Host: 81.184.190.230.dyn.user.ono.com

Happy birthday Mr. Rollins!
Jazz Messengers Barcelona will attend your concert in an amazing and beautiful place Palau de la Música Catalana (Barcelona) next 20th november. Our wish comes true. Thank you very much!!!

Sunday, 14 October 2012 07:35 IP: 217.43.24.117

In 1955 you were a member of the Miles Davis group. I am wondering if by any chance you can remember if during that period you ever played All Blues. The reason I ask is that Symphony No 11 by the Russian composer Shostakovich consists largely of variations on All Blues. (Give it a listen, and you'll hear them). The problem is that the symphony was composed in 1956 and All Blues was not recorded until 1959, so how could Shostakovich have heard it? Any thoughts?
Rex Watson

Thursday, 11 October 2012 09:12 Host: BC-251-241.bernco.gov

Hello Mr. Rollins, I often heard your name in my household as a child. I was raised in my early childhood years by my grand parents Henry (Hank)Clay Goodwin and Virginia Goodwin. As a child I was taken to Yankee Baseball games by a woman we refered to as aunt Haddie who's last name was Rollins. I was wondering if there was any relation? I just wanted to say I am blessed that through the power of the internet I was able to find out who you are, check out your accolades and enjoy your music. Maybe one day we can meet in person. My mother Ann still lives in Harlem on 119th street around the corner from where Hank used to live. God bless! and may you keep on keepin on!You have a new Fan indeed!

Thursday, 11 October 2012 07:57 IP: 93.107.74.112

Hi Sonny, I have just reviewed Saxophone Colossus on my blog (above) which I bought recently for the first time (on CD, hoping to get a vinyl version on eBay in the future) and am a new fan, belated Happy Birthday and I hope you are keeping well, you are a true legend, best wishes, Remy

(pushing my luck but any chance of an autograph would be greatly treasured and appreciated!)

Monday, 8 October 2012 23:41 Host: Dynamic-IP-19015610693.cable.net.co

Sonny:

I have one particular dream now and although it seem almoust imposible i just feel in my guts that it can be true.

My dream is to meet you personally and receive some of your legendary knowledge through a saxophone talk.

For now a dream, but if it is any chance please respond, thank you

Best Wishes,
Jairo Rodriguez
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Tuesday, 2 October 2012 04:34 Host: static-81-219-29-77.devs.futuro.pl

Yes Sonny is his own special type!

Thursday, 27 September 2012 21:16 Host: 177.42.232.105.static.host.gvt.net.br

It´s an honour to write here...in a legend´s site!

Any word to describe about Sonny´s music will not "talk" the true about his sound...

So i´m glad to say that i love his music since i was a teenager in the 90´s... and his songs, melodies was (& still) my company in a lot of day, noons & nite!

Blow your Sax for more 130 years and more.

Cheers From Brazil!!

Wednesday, 26 September 2012 04:30 Host: cpc3-pool12-2-0-cust201.15-1.cable.virginmedia.com

Thanks for the two pieces in the Sunday Times, would have missed them,best wishes.

Sunday, 23 September 2012 17:08 Host: 72-28-145-233-dhcp.mia.fl.atlanticbb.net

Hello Sonny,

I met you a few times many years ago, when I was studying the saxophone with Jimmy Heath at Queens College. I have heard you are very interested in maintaining great health, so I wanted to tell you I am working with an amazing water technology from Japan that produces water with tremendous health benefits. It is called Kangen water. You can look into it, if you would like, at [www.WatersofHealth.com] and also [www.Waters4HealthInfo.info.] It has been used in Japan in hospitals for over 35 years and there is a lot of research on it. Sammy Figueroa whom you play with, knows me from Miami Beach, where I now live, and knows some about it.

I would be glad to provide you with more information , if you are interested.

All the best,
Hana Dolgin

Tuesday, 18 September 2012 14:56 Host: 68-189-116-66.static.snlo.ca.charter.com

Happy Birthday Young Man. Keep on giving us more great music!

Thursday, 13 September 2012 13:22 Host: p54B039C6.dip.t-dialin.net

Dear Sonny, Just listen to your interview on "The Jazz Session". So cool, so inspiring - the way you feel, think and speak! Best of wishes - take care! Ina Barbara

Tuesday, 11 September 2012 21:56 Host: pool-96-229-138-226.lsanca.fios.verizon.net

Thank you Sonny your creativity has kept me smilin' for many decades. Keep on Swingin'!

Sunday, 9 September 2012 10:29 Host: pool-71-109-76-100.lsanca.dsl-w.verizon.net

Happy Birthday Jazz Man! You will always be beloved! You are a true Jazz Cat (of course I say this affectionately).

God bless you always! Will try to make the San Francisco gig.

Love,
Christine and Juan Lopez

Sunday, 9 September 2012 06:46 Host: cpe-74-70-111-4.nycap.res.rr.com

Happy birthday Sonny. Thank you for all your beautiful music.

Saturday, 8 September 2012 20:23 Host: clients1.berklee.edu

Thank you for being the most inspiring musician of my lifetime. I hope you know how much your music means to so many of us who are listening. Have a wonderful year!

Saturday, 8 September 2012 16:27 Host: cncmspsrvz2ts206-dmz.mycingular.net

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Big love and many thanks!!!!!!