Sonny Rollins: Jazz Fest 2010 in Montreal

We saw Sonny Rollins last night at the Montreal Jazz Fest and, even in his eightieth year, his ability to make his saxophone an extension of his soul has not diminished.

The experience was spiritual is nature and his music moved through the audience making us tap our feet, clap our hands, hoot and yell out 'I love you, Sonny!' to which he replied, 'Sonny loves you too baby!'

That's what the whole night was about: Love. Love and the excellence that is borne from it.

We came away feeling elated, hopeful, free and deeply inspired. The soon-to-be 80-year-old saxophonist became a giant once his lips touched the reed of his instrument. He helped us realize the power behind the arts. The power of experience and time and practice.

Thank you Sonny and your band for what can only be described as a colossal and pivotal jazz experience!