Guestbook

Sunday, 12 December 2010 15:40 IP: 95.239.6.90

Dear Mr Rollins.

Thank you for this wonderful concert last friday in Lucerne.

I never heard lovely music like that before.

Thank you

Saturday, 11 December 2010 17:04 Host: cpe-67-241-137-152.buffalo.res.rr.com

Thank you for all the joy you have brought to so many people over the years...you are an inspiration to usic lovers everywhere

Monday, 6 December 2010 05:06 Host: host86-162-182-129.range86-162.btcentralplus.com

Dear Sonny,
its been more than 3 weeks after your wonderful concert in London. I'm still thinking about that unbelievable night when you were playing in the Barbican. I was impressed by your passion, inspiration and your own proud. You defintely "made it". Thanks again for such a great performance.

HB from Wimbledon

Saturday, 4 December 2010 05:02 Host: dslb-088-070-188-093.pools.arcor-ip.net

I love your music

Friday, 3 December 2010 11:31 Host: host173-34-dynamic.23-79-r.retail.telecomitalia.it

Thank you for such a wonderful show Friday night. Every moment was perfect. I would like to say hello on Tuesday for the book signing. I can't wait to finally meet you in person after seeing you in concert for the past 25 years.

Friday, 3 December 2010 08:30 Host: mail.sema.pa.gov.br

The great master: You have been the source of my inspiration and one of the great influences on the construction of my musical career. Its rhythmic variety and exceptional technical impresses me!
very grateful for you there !!!!! big hug!

Wednesday, 1 December 2010 00:50 IP: 88.49.250.33

Very thank's for the BOLOGNA concert 2010. Very straordinary. You are the best.

Saturday, 27 November 2010 11:38 Host: 89-250-180-164.tangos.nl

Dear mr. Rollins just saw you at the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam and I'm impressed. Not just by the fact that you're playing like a youngster, but the way you talked that night through your sax was great.
I wasn't that familiar with your work, but I really like the way you play jazz.
Not just an excuse to show off, but you're really playing each and every note meaningfully.
So inspiring to see a good tune played in a million ways. Never loosing it's power.
I really liked your version of 'In a sentimental mood' one of the best songs ever written.
I really hope to see you again.

Friday, 26 November 2010 04:17 Host: host27-137-dynamic.32-79-r.retail.telecomitalia.it

Mr. Rollins
My dad and I saw you play at Symphony hall in Boston. It was an unforgettable experience. Thank you so much big grin

How can I play more like Coleman Hawkins? I idolize his music, and wish that I could play the way that he does.

Thursday, 25 November 2010 13:39 Host: ip4da99993.direct-adsl.nl

Mr. Rollins,

Thank you for the wonderfull evening yesterday in the Concertbuilding in Amsterdam. I enjoyed it so much, you and your musicians were so inspiring!

One year ago I got a alto saxophone from my husband, for my birthday. I purchased your CD "Sonny Rollins The Quartets, Featuring Jim Hall" Since then I'm a fan of your music. And after last night even more!

Thank you for your music, you are a real inspiration for me. I wish you all the best, a good health and many musical years to go !

Best regards,

Esmeralda

Thursday, 25 November 2010 02:17 Host: c-174-50-51-55.hsd1.la.comcast.net

Sonny! I know you've heard of Paul Madison!.... Contact me so we can talk about him, it is very important.

Tuesday, 23 November 2010 07:46 IP: 199.213.91.1

Mr. Rollins, After picking up the saxophone again after twenty years, I bought your Saxophone Collosus and Coltrane's A Love Supreme, knowing nothing about either, just wanting to hear some sax music. Now, after devouring as much of your music as I have been able to find I am sure that if I can ever truly express myself on the sax it will largely be due to your inspiration. Thank you so much.

Monday, 22 November 2010 08:31 Host: c-68-41-159-58.hsd1.mi.comcast.net

My friend and I both attended your Detroit concert earlier this year. There was such an energy, yet I could not get up and start dancing around like my soul was in the seat. It was the single best concert of my life, please, please, please come back! If not, I still can't believe how lucky I was to see you play in person. The whole band is just so intense, I love your music. Everyone in that room was moved immensely.

Sunday, 21 November 2010 15:20 Host: cpc2-cmbg1-0-0-cust550.5-4.cable.virginmedia.com

Fantastic Sonny! Yesterday's concert in London was great. More than two hours of uninterrupted fun. Don't stop the carnival!

Tuesday, 16 November 2010 23:39 Host: ppp-94-66-12-216.home.otenet.gr

We wait for you in Athens!!!! Bravi!!!

Tuesday, 16 November 2010 12:54 Host: 217-162-89-179.dclient.hispeed.ch

Dear Mr Rollins.

Thank you for this wonderful concert last friday in Lucerne.

I never heard lovely music like that before.

Thank you

Monday, 15 November 2010 18:09 Host: 187.59.79.109.static.host.gvt.net.br

Sometimes one note, others a lot of... But all of them at the exactly moment in time and space. That amazing thing called talent. Thank you Mr Rollins!!

Sunday, 14 November 2010 22:50 Host: pool-70-106-40-124.hag.east.verizon.net

Will You Join The Church of the Dark Glasses?

Saturday, 13 November 2010 04:19 Host: 84-75-128-237.dclient.hispeed.ch

Dear Sonny Rollins,

Thank you so much to you and your band for playing so generously yesterday in Lucerne. I was not expecting such an extensive and expressive performance: you played the portrait of the artist, and it sure was as a young man. We all rejoiced as you and your band spurred us into further applause with that delightful Sonny touch of the Caribbean. You, your band, your sound engineer and support, your general strength, your unstoppable stamina!... blew tears out of our eyes. Thank you.

To Duane Hubbard, son of the great Freddie, who posted comment 973 just below: with Sonny on stage with his bright red shirt and his shiny horn, I know at least one Little Sunflower that has a smile on her face.

-Thomas

Saturday, 13 November 2010 01:57 Host: 24.111.21.95.dynamic.jazztel.es

Dear God,

I'm chasing you. From Perugia to Barcelona. I see endless ideas from your brain to your fingers. I enjoyed very much.
By the way, I've seen in the your web a link to a video with an interview. It's written to be in Spanish, it is NOT, the language is CATALAN, also a latin language, but different.
My regards to all you trouppe I liked them very much, special greetings to Bob Cranshaw in top form !!!
XC

Friday, 12 November 2010 18:34 Host: 177-133.60-188.cust.bluewin.ch

Sonny, thanks for Your wonderful concert last night in Lucerne!!

All the best,
Urs

Friday, 12 November 2010 13:10 Host: c-67-191-127-212.hsd1.fl.comcast.net

Hello Mr. Rollins. I am a big fan and am in the Jazz family also. My dad was Freddie Hubbard,am i am grateful for the work you have done with and without my father. GOD bless you and yours.

Thursday, 11 November 2010 02:30 Host: host247-85-dynamic.19-79-r.retail.telecomitalia.it

Mr. Rollins,

yesterday, my brother and I travel by car from Madrid to Barcelona(and came back the same day)to be at the concert. The only thing I can say: thank you.

God bless you

Tuesday, 9 November 2010 03:26 Host: D4B29C9A.static.ziggozakelijk.nl

Dear Mr. Rollins,

As you are not coming to Dusseldorf on this European tour, I went to Luxembourg to see you last night. Three hours drive was nothing. How amazing! Whenever I attended your concerts, I always felt "this is the best". And again, the concert of yesterday was the best. A part of the reasons was, fortunately, I took the front-row seat just a few meters away from you (incredible!). I could hear the sound of your tenor directly. And I sometimes felt you were playing only for me! (I know many of the audience thought the same way.) I almost started to cry when you started "In a sentimental mood". I am really looking forward to seeing you again very soon somewhere in Europe or my home country Japan.

P.S. Please let me hear your singing a song next time like you did so in Dusseldorf in 2008.

Arigato,
Hideaki

Monday, 8 November 2010 04:31 Host: cpc2-pool13-2-0-cust495.15-1.cable.virginmedia.com

re the last letter Robert Mugge used it in his film "Saxophone Collossus" which may be around as a video

Sunday, 7 November 2010 19:01 Host: 71-36-118-41.ptld.qwest.net

Dear Mr. Rollins,
Thank you for all you do sir. I have lost a dvd I had of your commission for a symphony in Japan and the resulting concert. I was haunted by that music. I cannot find a reference to it anywhere online, in your discography, anyplace. Can you help?

Thank you!
(the image of you pacing on the Brooklyn bridge sustains me in my alto practice!)

Sunday, 7 November 2010 07:10 Host: dynamic.casap1-120-30-137-41.wanamaroc.com

Dear Mr Rollins

Since I first heard "Doxy" played by Tubby Hayes 45 years ago the melody has ben in my head.

Now with this modern internet its possible to drop you a line to thank you for that tune and all the other ones.

Yours very sincerely
Richard Houghton

PS I'd be curious to know what instrument/mouthpiece you play...
and did anyone ever say to you " you'll never make a living with that, Sonny" ?

Saturday, 6 November 2010 10:29 Host: 167.Red-81-47-64.staticIP.rima-tde.net

SONNY A BILLION STARS FOR YOUR MAGICAL SHOW IN BARCELONA THE OTHER NIGHT,, YOU ARE THE MAIN MAN... GOD BLESS YOU.. JUST LIKE HE HAD DONE BEFORE. HUGS THE TRUFFLEFARMER

Saturday, 6 November 2010 09:15 Host: adsl-75-21-71-22.dsl.chcgil.sbcglobal.net

Happy Belated Birthday!!!!! I love the sounds of Sonny Rollins, I recently started playing the saxophone (alto/soprano) and people would always ask who is your mentor. Well, I did not have one until I listen to you. Thank you so much for all you do. I appreciate you sharing your gift with me and so many others who love and appreciate the sound of beautifully played music...

Thursday, 4 November 2010 05:33 Host: 41.Red-95-122-176.staticIP.rima-tde.net

Mr. Rollins,

yesterday, my brother and I travel by car from Madrid to Barcelona(and came back the same day)to be at the concert. The only thing I can say: thank you.

God bless you.

Monday, 1 November 2010 09:48 IP: 145.253.163.210

Dear Sonny,

looking forward to your beautiful beautiful live music on 11/12/2010.

Wishing you good health, energy, safe travels and lots of good musical Sonny-Rollins-moments.

Much love, Barbara

Sunday, 31 October 2010 13:11 Host: 146-115-66-38.c3-0.lex-ubr1.sbo-lex.ma.cable.rcn.com

Mr. Rollins
My dad and I saw you play at Symphony hall in Boston. It was an unforgettable experience. Thank you so much

How can I play more like Coleman Hawkins? I idolize his music, and wish that I could play the way that he does.

Wednesday, 27 October 2010 18:25 IP: 128.171.40.64

Hi Sonny,
Thanks for turning your fans on to Thelonius Monk, he is the greatest. I'm a singer who now plays jazz piano, for better or worse. Wish I could practice every day with you for a month. Miss all the cool cats in NYC (if you were the only cat in the world and I was the only dog)would you still need a pianist bad enough to let me play. XXXXXX Love M

Monday, 25 October 2010 19:33 IP: 76.15.203.180

Saw Sonny Play
it was EarOpening

Sonny built a Castle
A Blisstine Chapel

SonnyLove

Shine Burn

Make like the Wind
and Blow

Saturday, 23 October 2010 20:34 Host: 210.133.6.186.f.dyn.codetel.net.do

Hola sr. rollins,
mi nombre es Farah rollins y me gustaría que nos comunicáramos para saber si somos familia por favor ,vivo en república dominicana y me gustaria charlar con usted

Monday, 18 October 2010 18:13 Host: h109.122.190.173.static.ip.windstream.net

Your music is blessed. Thank you.

Tuesday, 12 October 2010 09:37 Host: e0109-119-107-226-55.uqwimax.jp

Amongst lots of great jazz musicians ever existed, you are the best one for me.
While I was watching you in Osaka, I suddenly realized that we were witnessing the most fruitful, most dynamic jazz age ever, because you were standing there, blowing there that day, no one but you.
I am so lucky to be given birth at the same era you're living in.
Thank you Sonny.

P.S.
In Osaka, I believe I spent all my luck in my life because, after your show, my long time hero Mr.Bob Cranshaw appeared at the drive way and kindly shook my hand and gave me a word (I play just a little bit of bass, so..).
Best wishes to you and Bob and your wonderful members.

Tuesday, 12 October 2010 08:58 Host: PPPa1916.e16.eacc.dti.ne.jp

Dear Sonny, thank you for coming to Japan again. You had come here a number of times, but it was the first time I saw you on stage. The hall was packed with people who love you and your music, and I had a wonderful, memorable time. I'm looking forward to seeing you next time!!

Friday, 8 October 2010 05:18 Host: p1154-ipbf1807sapodori.hokkaido.ocn.ne.jp

Dear Sonny
Thank you so much for your great show in Sapporo on October 1. I was moved to tears. (It's my first time to cry duing seeing shows!) I hope you'll have a great time in Japan. Thank you for coming to Sapporo!

Sunday, 3 October 2010 13:57 Host: cache-mtc-af01.proxy.aol.com

The Benjamin Franklin HS Alumni Asssociation extends belated Happy Birthday wishes. Sorry you were not able to attend our annual Franklin Family Day event, maybe next year. You are and remain an awesome inspiration.

Sunday, 3 October 2010 09:52 Host: host86-149-61-101.range86-149.btcentralplus.com

Hello Sonny!

I'll be opening my radio show 'Emancipation' with "St Thomas" next weekend on:
[www.onlineworldradio.com]
[www.td1radio.co.uk]
[www.thehot100radio.com.]

Happy 80th and thank you for bringing mellifluity to my ears.

Sunday, 3 October 2010 07:36 Host: client56-200.br-wifi.siue.edu

Mr.Rollins I truly appreciate your music and all the achievements thats you have acomplished, I am an up and coming sax player from East St. Louis and I just wanted to say that your music and the attitude in which you carry yourself has truly inspired me.I know that you came to St.Louis a year ago but it would be truly an honor to see you live once more.

Friday, 1 October 2010 06:40 Host: 60-62-22-132.rev.home.ne.jp

Thank you for including Sapporo on your itinerary and for an amazing performance tonight.

Thursday, 30 September 2010 03:54 Host: 116-65-233-196.rev.home.ne.jp

Hello Sonny, Happy birthday!!!!
This is the best season for Autumn leaves and delicious food here. I hope you enjoy and I'd like to have a great time with your performance tommorrow.

See you soon !!!

Best regards, Takeo

Tuesday, 28 September 2010 12:10 Host: revmail.alasu.edu

Sharing your website with one of my saxophone students. Thanks for being such an inspiration.

Monday, 27 September 2010 08:35 IP: 145.253.163.210

Dear Sonny,
Wishing you a safe travel to and from the land of the haiku and lots of high fly music moments. Much love, Barbara

Saturday, 25 September 2010 12:33 Host: ool-4354d98a.dyn.optonline.net

Sonny
You're one of my heroes, and, I'm ashamed to say, I had a ticket for the Beacon Theatre show and did not go; don't ask........
I've seen you approx 20-25 times over the last 35+ years.
PLEASE release the concert, or, at the very least, allow people to post videos on youtube.
I'm so upset that I missed the show, and it would make me feel better to be able to hear (and see) what took place.
Happy 80th
Jeff

Wednesday, 22 September 2010 15:57 Host: 68-114-7-247.dhcp.gsvl.ga.charter.com

Sonny, when are you ever going to play Hotlanta? PLEASE have some pity on us poor, forlorn southern Jazz fans.

Monday, 20 September 2010 14:32 Host: ip24-255-28-78.tc.ph.cox.net

Sonny looked and sounded great. There were so many musical highlights, but Ornette was the BOMB! What a contrast in styles. Sonny is the consummate melodist who can twist and bend any melody to his own will and Ornette possibly the most original improviser in the history of jazz not changing or altering his style to suit the moment definitely inspired Sonny to dig down deep, which he did. What a glorious moment for jazz. What a glorious moment to be alive and to witness jazz history.

Wednesday, 15 September 2010 12:30 Host: ip68-96-193-19.lv.lv.cox.net

Wishing you a very happy (although belated) birthday! You are one of my biggest inspirations, both musical and spiritual. Thank you for being here and sharing your gift.

Wednesday, 15 September 2010 08:45 Host: rrcs-184-75-46-242.nyc.biz.rr.com

Sonny, my 4 year old son, Haruki, and I had such a pleasure meeting you, however briefly, at the book signing at Tribeca B&N Tuesday night. It was a great follow-up affter the fantastic show @ the Beacon Friday. I'd love to find out the Beacon concert may appear on CD/digital format sometime down the road!

Keep grooving!

Monday, 13 September 2010 08:01 Host: 75-174-141-240.chyn.qwest.net

Happy belated birthday, Sonny! Love your music! Long life and good health to you! You wouldn't happen to be performing in NYC around Christmas, would you?

Sunday, 12 September 2010 20:54 Host: cpe-24-59-189-160.twcny.res.rr.com

Belated Happy Birthday Sonny, you are awesome !!! I can wait to catch your next show in NYC. Maybe you should come and play at Cornell at Bailey Hall. I just saw Maria Schneider tonight here and she was great. Mingus played one of his best concerts here with Dolphy in '64. We would love it if you came. Several years ago we held the SOHO Jazz scene symposium with Sam Rivers, Henry Thredgill, Charlie Haden, and others [www.cornell.edu]
Please come and play for us !!

Sunday, 12 September 2010 18:20 IP: 24.168.44.161

Big love to you, Sonny.

I was gigging downtown while you were in full flight at the Beacon.

And all we talked about after our concert was what we could only imagine was happening at your celebration.

Thanks for all your kindnesses, and for all the music , past and to come! Play on!

Sunday, 12 September 2010 12:06 Host: ool-4572a4cc.dyn.optonline.net

Happy Birthday Sonny!!!
I wish you the very best in your life and music, firm health and many more years of working magic with your horn. Thank you for inspiring so many musicians worldwide. I feel so fortunate for being exposed to your music from an early age. Having seen you live many times have made me a better musician and I continue to marvel at the powerful spirit and cheerful energy emanating from your music.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

Respectfully yours,

Karel Ruzicka Jr.

Sunday, 12 September 2010 11:40 IP: 108.25.33.148

Sonny,
You are truly the master of the saxophone. The show at the Beacon was unbelievable. Keep it up the world needs more music by Sonny Rollins. Thanks you.

Saturday, 11 September 2010 22:23 Host: pool-71-164-211-2.dllstx.fios.verizon.net

happy birthday sonny!!! you continue to inspire so many with so much. thank you for the gifts you share with us all...not just musicians but listeners everywhere. i hope you feel how much you're loved and respected for who you are and what you do. i wish you many happy years ahead...and bright moments! with the greatest respect, jc

Saturday, 11 September 2010 19:51 Host: ool-44c2c025.dyn.optonline.net

Thank you for such a wonderful show Friday night. Every moment was perfect. I would like to say hello on Tuesday for the book signing. I can't wait to finally meet you in person after seeing you in concert for the past 25 years.

Saturday, 11 September 2010 12:11 Host: pool-173-68-37-39.nycmny.east.verizon.net

Thank you once again! From Stanley Crouch's invocation to Saint Thomas it was all a dream! Every solo a deviation from the mood of the last one,a joy to behold. Thank you for letting us be there and seeing the transitions from guest to guest,mood to tempo. A historic night that we will be telling our grandkids about.That bridge by Williamsburg should wear your name."If Ever I Would Leave You" was sublime.........the mood change when Roy(Hargrove) came out brought me back in mind to the Riverside sessions. Great to see Christian,Jim,Roy Haynes,Ornette in one night. Looking forward tour 81st.Kismet.......

Saturday, 11 September 2010 12:06 Host: 74-32-52-100.dr03.mdtw.ny.frontiernet.net

Mr Rollins,
For some reason anytime I want to communicate my memories of you I fail thr antibot test. Won't you e-mail me. I promise I am an old friend not a stalker.

Saturday, 11 September 2010 11:44 Host: a89-182-136-179.net-htp.de

Dear Mr. Sonny Rollins,
happy birthday and all the best for you! It´s so great that you got the energy and health to create your music and share it with your audience and musicians. Hawk, Trane, Bird, Dexter, they didn´t had this opportunity to continue with their message for such a long time, your´e blessed and it´s just great to have you!

All the best

David Milzow

Saturday, 11 September 2010 09:27 Host: pool-96-232-18-100.nycmny.east.verizon.net

Your birthday concert at the Beacon Theater was incredible.
Everyone played superbly and...
You never sounded better!
Here's looking forward to your 90th Concert!
Best wishes from Greenwich Street.

Saturday, 11 September 2010 09:08 Host: pool-68-160-240-205.ny325.east.verizon.net

Happy Birthday! Awesome show Friday, I had a wonderful time,you blew the walls down my man. Roy Haynes, Jim Hall, Christain McBride and the rest of the players were great. Keep it up!

Friday, 10 September 2010 23:48 Host: pool-74-101-106-104.nycmny.fios.verizon.net

Sonny,
I've been listening to your music and attending your appearances for over 50 years. Tonight I had the privilege of being at the Beacon Theater for your birthday bash. WOW. You, two Roys, Jim, Ornette, Christian, Russell, et al. A historical night. You gave all of us the greatest gift of all for your birthday: Love expressed through Music. Thank you a million times over!!!!
Jim Sander

Friday, 10 September 2010 21:46 Host: ool-45780b71.dyn.optonline.net

Your birthday concert in New York was awe inspiring. there was a lot of love for you in the room. Thank you. You are truly the coolest man alive and your impact is global.

Friday, 10 September 2010 20:40 Host: d53-64-186-142.nap.wideopenwest.com

Sonny wishing the Happiest of Birthdays to you My Man. I Miss and Love you Dearly.
I hope your Birthdays never Stop!

Your Man, Perry

Friday, 10 September 2010 01:34 Host: 216-189-171-050-dhcp.mia.fl.atlanticbb.net

happy birthday sonny you are and inspiration to us all

Friday, 10 September 2010 01:29 Host: 216-189-171-050-dhcp.mia.fl.atlanticbb.net

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Thursday, 9 September 2010 17:10 Host: ip-89.171.8.70.static.crowley.pl

I wish you all the best, Sonny!
Thank you for your inspiration and making our days happier.
Don't stop the carnival !! :)

Thursday, 9 September 2010 14:24 Host: cpc2-pool13-2-0-cust495.15-1.cable.virginmedia.com

Hi Sonny a belated Birthday wish and hope everything goes well on Friday, wish i could be there.lots of love from the south of England..

Thursday, 9 September 2010 12:44 Host: cpe-76-94-58-5.socal.res.rr.com

Happy belated ,,,, you have given much !!

Wednesday, 8 September 2010 20:45 Host: adsl-82-57-221.jax.bellsouth.net

hi LOVE YOUR MUSIC

Wednesday, 8 September 2010 17:06 Host: 203.95-136-217.adsl-dyn.isp.belgacom.be

thx Mr Rollins for you music! i wish the best for you!

Wednesday, 8 September 2010 16:21 Host: 201-161-2-10.internetmax.maxcom.net.mx

Dear Mr Rollins

With our deeply respects & best wishes in your 80th anniversary, hoping that you will be continuing to be an innovating & inspiring role for us, as well as jazz music lovers and musicians worldwide.

As a curios & humble gift fir this ocassion, since it is well know your deep emphasis & study in the past about to achieve a “state of the art” tenor sax sound & tone, we would like to share with you the following

[www.youtube.com]

from a Sax player in other lands with some coincidences, in age, beginnings & long career.

Gerardo R. Otero

Wednesday, 8 September 2010 14:26 Host: ip-89.171.8.70.static.crowley.pl

Sonny!
I wish you a very happy birthday and a great gig on Friday!
Enjoy!!!
Thank you for inspiration