Guestbook

Monday, 13 June 2011 09:14 IP: 217.87.122.228

Cool photo, good news. Congratulations! Best of wishes, Barbara

Monday, 13 June 2011 00:41 IP: 121.73.40.151

Thanks for a special evening in Wellington on the 11th. It was great to hear a true improvising master at work/play.

Sunday, 12 June 2011 19:29 IP: 121.73.35.58

Thank you for Wellington NZ 11th June 2011.
The joy, love and fun that poured from your horn deservedly has to come back as karma.
Namaste

Sunday, 12 June 2011 14:25 Host: cpc4-pool12-2-0-cust69.15-1.cable.virginmedia.com

Congratulations on the award Jazz Musician of the Year, its gone to the best man in Jazz.

Sunday, 12 June 2011 10:07 Host: adsl-99-60-254-151.dsl.chcgil.sbcglobal.net

I'm sitting here listening to your first Blue Note record, and hoping you come play Chicago again sometime soon. I was really sad I couldn't make it to the show last year. I was out of work, and just couldn't swing the tickets. But that's sorted out, at least for now, and I won't miss it next time!

Saturday, 11 June 2011 21:10 IP: 24.130.67.132

To a great genius and generous soul.

Gordon Hahn

Thursday, 9 June 2011 13:52 IP: 89.184.133.164

Sehr nette webseite habt ihr gemacht , wuensche ihnen weiter viel erfolg

Thursday, 9 June 2011 07:34 Host: dsl-64-246-148-139.bbr0.gmtwny.gtel.net

Sonny, thank you for signing the CD that Jim G. brought over, it is one of my prized possions. Saw you at Helainki, great show. Would love to meet you sometime, if possible. Your loyal fan;rich

Wednesday, 8 June 2011 20:09 Host: pool-68-239-244-66.nwrk.east.verizon.net

Dear Sonny,

Sadly, it has been many years since I last picked up my tenor. Musicians Dystonia slowed my performing and a crack addict took care of my beautiful Mark VI, with original lacquer, that Emilio Lyons modified for me, that belonged to my grandfather, who taught me how to play.

I had the wonderful pleasure of studying with Joe Viola, When I first met Joe, I remember reading a letter you sent him that was hanging in his office. I thought that having a letter hanging on Joe Viola's wall was a great honor. I asked Joe for a recommendation for scholarship. He asked me to write a letter for him, and he would sign it. When I returned with the letter, Joe said that if there was a Pulitzer price for scholarship letter writing, I would have won it. The following week, when I returned for my lesson, I noticed that he had framed a copy of my letter and it was hanging next to your letter to him.


I don't want to wander off course here, so I will end with a sincere thank you for the joy and inspiration that your music provided me.

Peace and Blessings,

Frank Bozak

Wednesday, 8 June 2011 11:20 Host: adsl-68-88-12-214.dsl.hstntx.swbell.net

The best sax player around love the old JAZZ

Wednesday, 8 June 2011 00:55 IP: 125.239.229.82

Dear Sonny, My first Jazz LP was your Big Brass album.
Played it forever on my old record player in the early
60s
Looking forward to seeing in Wellington this Sat.{my home town) for the first time.you are the last of the Jazz Greats.
Would like to say hello after show if possible,
Best wishes and enjoy your stay in our " land of the long white cloud",

Tuesday, 7 June 2011 11:17 IP: 76.120.93.144

Dear Sonny Rollins,
Today I am listening to your song St. Thomas after learning Doxy. I am quite impressed by your love of music through hearing your solos and written notes. My name is Anna Coleman and I am 12 and I have played the alto saxophone since I was 9. How is it possible you have such great ideas writing songs and soloing on them? This morning I had to teach my little brother St. Thomas on the piano, then I learned it on my sax. I love your music.
-Anna Coleman

Monday, 6 June 2011 23:25 Host: mars-au.134-159-165-35.net.reach.com

Hi Sonny, I drove 4 hours to see you last night in Melbourne. I last saw you live in London in 2004. You are still the Saxophone Colossus. Your tone and phrasing are unbelievably beautiful. What a privilege it was to see and hear you again, Regards, David

Friday, 3 June 2011 07:08 Host: cpc4-pool12-2-0-cust69.15-1.cable.virginmedia.com

Hope a recording of "Nice Lady" makes it onto the new cd. looking forward to what ever turns up, many thanks

Friday, 3 June 2011 04:51 Host: c122-106-207-160.belrs3.nsw.optusnet.com.au

Dear Sonny
I'm still grooving to Patanjali. I lost count of how many bars you held the last note.
Thank you for making the long trip to Sydney.
Thank you for your epic compositions and improvs.
Your quintet was awesome too.

Luv
Amelia

Wednesday, 1 June 2011 20:00 Host: 58.108.164.137.optusnet.com.au

Dear Mr Rollins and band - WELCOME TO SYDNEY!! We are thrilled to have you here and wish you a blessed tour and trip.

Wednesday, 1 June 2011 04:58 Host: 203-173-12-225.dyn.iinet.net.au

Dear Sonny
I sent you a private guestbook message a few days ago and now have found someone to drive me to sydney tomorrow for your gig at the opera house. I look forward to hearing you play in person and was also wondering if "More than you know was on the set list".

Jazzingly Yours
Dave

Sunday, 29 May 2011 04:25 IP: 84.176.38.170

LOOKING SO MUCH FORWARD TO 'ROAD SHOWS 2' - DIVING INTO ANOTHER DEEP OCEAN OF YOUR MUSIC.

Best of wishes

Barbara

Tuesday, 17 May 2011 08:13 IP: 169.244.140.98

Who were your teachers/mentors?

Monday, 16 May 2011 16:19 IP: 151.83.28.202

Dear Mr. Rollins,

last month I had the pleasure to play in a jam session, in Milano/italy, with Mr. Gerald Cannon, bass player of Mr. McCoy Tyner. After we played, he said to me, laughin', "I hear from your saxophone that you have listened too much Sonny Rollins", and I said that one life is not enough.
Thank you for ever

Stefano

Monday, 16 May 2011 07:54 IP: 162.83.179.184

Dear Sonny -- I heard your concert at NJPAC on Friday night. It was a great gift and an inspiration. Your tone colors and expressive depths are beautiful and beyond. I also loved the overall sound of your group and the solo and ensemble work of all the players. Words are inadequate -- thanks so much!

Sunday, 15 May 2011 08:43 Host: pool-173-70-209-7.nwrknj.fios.verizon.net

I really enjoyed your show at NJPAC. But I couldn't hear the names of your band members. Would you be so kind as to tell me who they were. Thanks.

Sunday, 15 May 2011 07:17 Host: 66-189-9-32.dhcp.oxfr.ma.charter.com

Great Show the other evening at NJPAC; well
worth the long commute. Mr. Rollins please
come back to the Worcester MA area and play. (it's been too long 10yrs at least.

Hope to meet you and have you sign some of my books, pics of you.

Thank you for being an inspiration.

Peace and God bless,

Brad

Saturday, 14 May 2011 13:32 Host: pool-96-240-100-173.nwrknj.fios.verizon.net

Caught your show last night at NJPAC.

I truly wish there was a dance floor in that hall.

You had us all up and moving during the whole show and you wrapped up a fine set with something that had the whole place on its feet, clapping and hollerin'

Nice stuff, Mr. R!
God Bless!

PS: You put a lot of younger folks to shame....

Saturday, 14 May 2011 09:25 Host: p-1.p1.073.warwick.net

Dear Sonny: Your concert last night at NJPAC was a joyous experience. We listened, danced, and loved you and your music. The man in the mirror is stil OK.

Saturday, 14 May 2011 05:38 Host: ool-4577b24f.dyn.optonline.net

Fantastic show at NJPAC last night..a candidate for Road Shows 3?!!!

Thursday, 12 May 2011 21:31 Host: adsl-074-244-181-240.sip.ard.bellsouth.net

Sonny:
I feel so fortunate to have seen you perform last Sunday in New Orleans at the Jazz Fest. Your performance of Don't Stop the Carnival was especially emotional for me.
It took me back to your last appearance at the festival 15 or 16 years ago. I am 60 years old and have seen many musical performances and that performance 15 or 16 years ago was for me the best I have ever experienced. It was transcendent.
Once again on Sunday you took me to a place that no other performer has been able to do.
I am so appreciative and feel so lucky.
Most importantly you make me feel so alive and inspired.

Monday, 9 May 2011 09:48 Host: ip98-163-225-178.no.no.cox.net

Sonny thank you thank you thank you for the absolutely incredible awesome show you gave us at the Jazz Fest on Sunday. Your indomitable spirit, your powerful music, the intricacy, delicacy and brilliance of your interplay with your band, lifted everyone's spirits. We did not want you to leave at the end and I had a feeling you didn't want to either. WE will never forget it. I hope and pray you come back to Jazz Fest in 2012!!!

Sunday, 8 May 2011 21:00 Host: 99-17-61-198.lightspeed.nworla.sbcglobal.net

Hey Sonny man just saw you at Jazz Fest today. I was backstage because I had performed earlier that day, and I wanted to come say hello but secruity was being a pain. Also I had wanted to come see you after the performance, but I had stuff came up and I had to leave(to my dissapointment), but I heard that some of my friends got to meet you, so I assume that was killin'. So man just wanted to say you were killin', I loved it, and you should come back down some time. Hopefully next time I'll get to be backstage, have my horn with me, and I'll get to meet you. Alright man well cool stuff today man, bye -Will. H

Thursday, 5 May 2011 07:29 Host: jsqproxy.jefferies.com

Dear Sonny - My daughter is an 11th grade saxophone student. She has studied jazz and sax for over 6 years. She has formed a sax quartet with her classmates and they play at not-for- profit and church gigs.

As we live close (suburb of Albany)we would love to meet you and have you give them some pointers. As "a master lives around the corner" it would be great if you could hear them and instill some of your wisdom on them.

I have attached a recent YOUTUBE video from a x-mas concert. Since we live close (Albany NY) we could come to you in Colunmbia County. Please let me know if there is anyway you would be able to accomodate this request. Feel free to e-mail me at jscohen2002@yahoo.com

[www.youtube.com]

Thank you for bringing wonderful music and joy to the world.

jeff

Saturday, 30 April 2011 09:46 Host: ip3e83db5d.speed.planet.nl

St Thomas In Your Head

Dear Mr. Rollins,

A bebop saxophone playing friend (one of your biggest fans) used to play Saint Thomas all the time. He died in a car crash long time ago. I wrote a tune about him: St Thomas In Your Head. Your awesome theme is in the ending of this song and the lyrics are full with jazz giants. The solo is blown on the old sax of my friend. You can watch the clip and listen here: [www.tennesseestuds.com]

I sincerely hope you like it.

Keep on blowing, you are a true hero!

Love from Amsterdam

Thursday, 21 April 2011 18:40 Host: ip24-255-28-78.tc.ph.cox.net

Mr. Rollins,

I began studying jazz 3 years ago out of a true love for the art form. Out of the many great artists who I have come to love, your playing is the one that speaks to me the most. Is there any chance you will be playing in or near Pittsburgh in the future? I was hoping to take the road trip to NJ this May, but am unable as a friend is getting married and I have obligations to the event. To experience your playing live would truly be incredible. Thank you for contributing so much great music.

Sunday, 17 April 2011 07:46 IP: 84.176.27.127

I know this concert on November 18 2011 isn't yet in the itinerary here - but I have my seat already - in the 2nd row
Much LOVE, Barbara

Saturday, 16 April 2011 23:24 Host: c122-106-207-160.belrs3.nsw.optusnet.com.au

Hi Sonny
I can't wait till you come to Sydney.

Wednesday, 13 April 2011 07:19 Host: customer9389.pool1.Reading-BRK4000-BAS0001.orangehomedsl.co.uk

Good afternoon Mr Rollins,

I hope this message find you well. I am a tenor saxophonist myself and studying music and specializing in jazz at The University of Hull. In the next few months, I am due to take my next performance exam. Along with some time signature risks I am taking with 2 of my chosen pieces in my quartet, I will also be playing your signature St Thomas.

I realize you probably get messages like this all the time but would you have any advice for soloing over St Thomas? The past few months, i have been struggling to over come a metaphorical brick wall with my playing, this has got to a stage where I have played at a jam night and I have been so fed up with what I am playing that I've got hung up on it for weeks afterwards. I wondered if you've ever gone through this and if there are any inspirations you have or ways for over coming such problems?

all the best and please keep making a difference.

Greatest respects,

Benjamin

Wednesday, 30 March 2011 00:59 Host: flnb-5f770dff.pool.mediaWays.net

I love this Musik

Friday, 25 March 2011 21:31 Host: 184-202-2-166.pools.spcsdns.net

Thank you sir, for your continuous and relentless inspiration.

Friday, 25 March 2011 05:12 Host: gv-sv-9ea3.mxs.adsl.euronet.nl

The Very Honorable Sonny Rollins
True Saxophone Colossus

Dear Sonny,

With tears of gratitude I do thank you for giving me more then forty years of heartfellt enjoyment of your music: deep full and forcefull thriving tenor sound , genially creative and after years of listening still surprising and listener-awakening (often full of playing happyness) melodic lines.
You have given us very much.

Robert

Sunday, 20 March 2011 20:55 Host: 72-28-202-226-dhcp.jst.pa.atlanticbb.net

Hi Sonny: Just wondering why there are some sites that list you as being at the Kennedy Center on10/11 and others do not. I have seen you play there and dont mind the 3 hour drive at all. Love your zen like wonder.

Sunday, 20 March 2011 15:32 Host: northern-netblk-41-215-186-168.iconnect.zm

I saw your performance at Minamisouma where Tsunami hit this earthquake 3years ago.(and nere the nuclear power plant)

At that time I've got so many Power from your sound!!
I wish If you could possible to send a message to Japanese victims.

Please!

Monday, 14 March 2011 05:07 Host: pool-74-100-179-170.lsanca.fios.verizon.net

Mr. Rollins CONGRATULATIONS for receiving the National Medal of Arts from President Obama. You have been a national treasure ever since I was a kid growing up in Harlem; and I can't wait to see you again when you come to southern California.

Friday, 11 March 2011 22:50 Host: pool-173-73-176-208.washdc.fios.verizon.net

Dear Mr. Rollins,

You, along with Herbie Hancock and Keith Jarrett, are the musician I look up to the most as a truly spontaneous jazz improviser. I love to read your interviews because you have always been concerned with your practicing first and foremost! I am a young pianist who is committed to being a jazz musician, and I was blessed to have a teacher who showed me early on that being an artist is not about fame or recognition, or about how many gigs we play, but about the daily struggle with the craft. Your words and your beautiful playing help me to persevere and keep practicing. Thank you!

Thursday, 10 March 2011 23:20 Host: p54B03EA4.dip.t-dialin.net

Thank you so much. Wonderful. Magic. There will fly something to you within the next days Much love, Barbara

Thursday, 3 March 2011 21:57 IP: 76.120.116.144

Mr. Rollins

Congratulations! You are too modest, you are one of the gods of our music. I am proud that our president recognized your contributions.

Scot

Thursday, 3 March 2011 12:41 Host: 18713186144.user.veloxzone.com.br

Dear Mr ,
As soon as he knew his music, fell in love with her talent and her life story. I would like to see him play here in Brazil.
Congratulations and thank you.

Eavndro / RIO-Brazil

Wednesday, 2 March 2011 12:26 Host: cpc4-pool12-2-0-cust69.15-1.cable.virginmedia.com

congratulations on receiving the award, saw it live thanks for telling us it was on.best wishes, Ray.

Wednesday, 2 March 2011 05:55 Host: local2.acc.glowbackbone.net

Congratulations on being awareded the NEA medal later today.

I can think of no one more deserving in Jazz.

You've earned it by your life-long commitment to the art of improvisation.

Ian

Wednesday, 2 March 2011 04:45 IP: 145.253.163.210

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NATIONAL MEDAL OF THE ARTS!

You fill this word "Art" really with art. Your unique musical art.

Best of wishes, Barbara

Tuesday, 1 March 2011 11:14 Host: 201.82-130-139.dynamic.clientes.euskaltel.es

Dear Sonny:

Thank you for makin my life richer and happier -nothing else matters.

Take my deep gratefulness and love in return.

Iñaki

Saturday, 19 February 2011 12:16 Host: 99-120-216-109.lightspeed.rcsntx.sbcglobal.net

Dear Saxophone Colossus,

I just purchased my tickets to see you at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival on May 8, 2011. I know it's been at least 12 years since I saw you last at the College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, VA. I was a young girl and first heard "St. Thomas" live. I remember first purchasing your Global Warming album. I look forward to seeing you in May. Thank you for making beautiful music for so long. We are, indeed, very blessed to experience your music live.

Best,
Kathryn

Saturday, 19 February 2011 11:39 Host: chello084114144122.1.15.vie.surfer.at

Thanks for giving us so wonderful emotions

Monday, 14 February 2011 04:44 Host: 97-89-54-30.dhcp.kgpt.tn.charter.com

Thanks.

Thursday, 10 February 2011 15:34 Host: Dynamic-IP-1868557237.cable.net.co

The great colossus...

The biggest of all times..

The living legend...

I love your music and I really would like to see you one day... I hope you come to Colombia soon.

Saturday, 5 February 2011 11:04 Host: host157-42-dynamic.57-82-r.retail.telecomitalia.it

hi mr rollings, i am a musicians, my name is Alessio thank you for the lovely music you done in your career, i have a question:
i'd like to come in USA for learn more the kazz world music, con you give me some notice, and , if is possible, to met you to ear some important things for playng the saxophone. thank you very much
Alessio

Thursday, 3 February 2011 10:10 Host: 29.234.pn.adsl.brightview.com

I can't remember how long it is I've been listening to your music - I remember trying to get hold of The Bridge album when it came out in 1962 and I was 18, anyway, as you will know, you have a very large, enthusiastic audience here in the UK because of the joy that your music has brought to our lives. It is now 5pm today, but I listened to three in London's Barbican Concert Hall was amazing; a concert memory I shall never forget; the place was jam packed.
With every good wish,
Alex

Tuesday, 25 January 2011 10:39 Host: net140.187.188-175.yoladom.ru

I adore your music. You great jazzman all times and the people!

Tuesday, 25 January 2011 10:32 Host: 94-193-231-93.zone7.bethere.co.uk

Dear Mr Rollins,

I'm studying Jazz at university at the moment and have always admired you and your playing!

I was just wondering what your influences are and any advice to a budding jazz player?

Best wishes!
Katie :)

Sunday, 23 January 2011 22:27 Host: adsl-bb15-l214.crnagora.net

Hello,Sonny!
I 'm from Montenegro and I like very much your personality and energy that comes out of your horn.I would like very much to listen to you alive,somewhere in Italy or central Europe.Wish you the best health for many years!

Thursday, 20 January 2011 08:08 Host: xdsl-89-0-44-35.netcologne.de

Hello Mr. Rollins,
I just want to say thank you for your unique contributions as a musician and as a human being.

God bless you,
Klaus

Saturday, 15 January 2011 18:58 Host: c-68-63-182-11.hsd1.az.comcast.net

Dear Mr. Rollins,
you are one of my foremost inspirations as a budding tenor and alto saxophonist. I love your work (including 'waiting on a friend' with the stones ). It would mean 3 times the world to me if there were any way I could get an autograph from you. I wish you the best of health as you enter in to your wiser years. You are truly one of the greats.
Your fan always and forever,
Samuel Williams

Tuesday, 11 January 2011 07:42 IP: 200.111.130.90

hola muchas gracias master sonny por su musica, soy su gran admirador desde chile tan lejano, espero algun dia venga para deleitarnos con su musica
felicidades y mucha energia en este nuevo año
bendiciones
ahooo
andres
saxo tenor

Sunday, 9 January 2011 18:08 Host: p508871E9.dip.t-dialin.net

Really good website! I have bookmarked so i will come back and watch what is new.

Greetings from Germany

Sunday, 9 January 2011 08:42 IP: 109.172.66.43

Merry Christmas, Mr. Rollins!
Thank you for music, you playing. You are a live legend! Have a long long life!
Do you plan to visit Russia in this year?

Friday, 7 January 2011 10:53 IP: 165.155.208.11

Thank You Sonny Rollins not only for the music you play but for the words you say as well..........Lou Caputo

Thursday, 6 January 2011 10:24 Host: 219-88-192-179.jetstream.xtra.co.nz

Hi Sonny

Any chance you will be coming to New Zealand in the near future?

rgds

Bob

Thursday, 6 January 2011 08:08 Host: host81-154-239-32.range81-154.btcentralplus.com

great news about 2011 tour AND NEW ALBUM. hope to see you in london again this year or Wales maybe? really looking forward to a new album.i hope Patan Jali is on there but whatever you do is all good! lew

Tuesday, 4 January 2011 10:38 Host: cpc1-roch1-0-0-cust911.10-1.cable.virginmedia.com

Happy New Year, Sonny. Hope to see you in France Summer 2011. take care.
Keith Adams

Saturday, 1 January 2011 13:34 Host: 46-0-186-118.pppoe.samara.ertelecom.ru

Happy new year!

Saturday, 1 January 2011 13:18 Host: pD9576248.dip.t-dialin.net

Dear Sonny,

Wish you a Wonderful Healthy Swinging Energy Music New Year and I am looking forward to seeing you next time. Have my ticket for Paris Nov 14 2011

Much love, Barbara

Saturday, 1 January 2011 06:47 IP: 111.95.120.102

Merry Xmas & Happy new year Mr Rollins


I wish i can see your performing in indonesian, im fans of u...

Regards
Marcus

Thursday, 30 December 2010 17:41 Host: adsl-99-96-204-163.dsl.sfldmi.sbcglobal.net

Mr. Rollins

I attended a concert of yours about 9 months ago in Detroit, Michigan with a friend of mine. Being a growing saxophonist (I want to earn a degree in saxophone performance once I graduate from high school), the concert was an enormous source of inspiration for me. After listening to your albums and watching videos of your live performances on youtube, the concert was a dream come true. Sitting in the third row from the front, the concert was many times better than I could have ever imagined. I want to thank you personally for the amazing experience that I had at that concert and the vast amount of inspiration that I gleaned from it. Please come to Michigan again soon!! I would love to attend another concert

Finally, merry belated Christmas and happy new year!

Wednesday, 29 December 2010 12:42 Host: static-68-236-176-181.ny325.east.verizon.net

Love your Music; may God give you the strenght and health to continue

Saturday, 25 December 2010 02:41 Host: host-92-27-36-247.dynamic.as13285.net

Merry Xmas Mr Rollins. Best Wishes!!!!

Friday, 24 December 2010 03:50 Host: cpc13-pool12-2-0-cust14.15-1.cable.virginmedia.com

Best wishes for the holiday and the New Year Sonny, thank you for the music, keep warm and take it easy

Wednesday, 22 December 2010 13:43 Host: CPE0002727a2d9a-CM001692fb6bf8.cpe.net.cable.rogers.com

Dear Mr. Rollins,

Merry Christmas!

Wish you good health for years to come!

Best wishes,
Albert