When Sonny Rollins picks up the tenor saxophone, the world listens. "The last jazz immortal," according to the Village Voice, he is the most formidable of all improvisers and a living inspiration to musicians and listeners alike. Rollins first recorded in 1949 and today, he is one of the few surviving icons from a golden era of jazz that will probably never be equaled. Rollins chooses to "live lightly on the planet," and at the core of his humble lifestyle is a demanding practice regime, essential because of the tremendous demands he places on himself. Rather than exploit his fame, he chooses his creative venues carefully, working only when he likes and recording sporadically. Consequently, every Rollins live appearance sparkles like a rare gem, to be admired and treasured.

	Program Notes Program notes are available online. [PDF]
	Audio Clips ( Real One Player or Windows Media Player) I'm An Old Cowhand * Why Was I Born? *, ** Sweet Leilani *, *** * Clips listed here are representative of the artists, but may be different than what are being played as part of the Cal Performances program ** 2006 Grammy Award for Jazz Instrumental Solo *** From the 2002 Grammy Award-winning Best Jazz Instrumental album, This Is What I Do

Artists links: Official Sonny Rollins Site

Thu, Apr 3, 8pm

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Venue: Zellerbach Hall B

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