Jimmy Heath and Sonny Rollins

[Hardbopjazz]

Two of the remaining giants Saturday night at Jimmy's 90th Birthday celebration. 

[Dave Garrett]

That reminds me, yesterday I ran across a fairly recent (within the past several months) interview with Sonny that I don't think has been previously posted here:

Interview with Sonny Rollins, Musical and Spiritual Autodidact

[JSngry]

Sonny & Jimmy both looking sharp, each in their own way.

Dressing well is inspirational, really. There's no one way or look, just present yourself with pride, personality, identity, and an air of distinction. Look like you're the one who belongs there, nobody else.

And then, bring the music, bring it!

 

11 hours ago, Dave Garrett said:

That reminds me, yesterday I ran across a fairly recent (within the past several months) interview with Sonny that I don't think has been previously posted here:

Interview with Sonny Rollins, Musical and Spiritual Autodidact

I love it that Sonny went to India to study yoga because he figured that if he wasn't going to play any more, he'd still need to make a living, and being a yoga instructor was about the only other thing he figured he could do. Seeking both enlightenment AND a gig!

Don't know where I read that, maybe some early 70s post-Return DB article?

[Hardbopjazz]

Another photo. Their friendship spans 70 years. You can see it in the smiles on Sonny and Jimmy's faces. With both having their demons early in their careers, it great to see two survivors. 

Edited November 1, 2016 by Hardbopjazz