It's All Good, Colossal Conversations with Sonny Rollins

Jazz icon, Sonny Rollins, known by fans as, "the Colossus," is referred to as one of the most influential saxophonist that jazz has produced, one of the greatest living jazz musicians in the world, and the all-time greatest master of improvisation. There are numerous articles, interviews and publications that chronicle his life and success but there are none that expansively address the intimate "Colossal" thoughts of this beloved master. The authors relationship with Sonny Rollins...
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Jazz icon, Sonny Rollins, known by fans as, "the Colossus," is referred to as one of the most influential saxophonist that jazz has produced, one of the greatest living jazz musicians in the world, and the all-time greatest master of improvisation. There are numerous articles, interviews and publications that chronicle his life and success but there are none that expansively address the intimate "Colossal" thoughts of this beloved master. The authors relationship with Sonny Rollins stemmed from a forty-year family friendship. When Sonny developed significant health problems, the author, a physician, offered her ear and expertise as a physician and advocate. A series of regular telephone conversations began. Sonny openly shared thoughts and concepts that have evolved through his life as he progressed through many great lessons, and at times, very difficult lessons. He learned through a broad spectrum of experiences. These ranged from his early inspirations and childhood musical gifts to racial discrimination, and addiction. He had poverty and loss, and then immense success and wealth. For the last seven decades, he traveled the world and performed to adoring fans in jazz festival venues that would rival rock stars. This course of events culminated in this collection of our special conversations. The jazz master discusses his thoughts about the meaning of life, intimate spiritual experiences, his personal path and his thoughts about his future. There is a very broad exchange of information that includes personal experiences, ancient spiritual principles and data from modern medical scientific studies that support the benefits of natural healing practices. Sonny discusses "the truth" in a form that is like no other. His cool, hip, and humble style is endearing, easy, grounded and inspiring. Fans of the Colossus will happily devour his words and enjoy an opportunity to glimpse the results of his enlightenment. This book will bring Sonny Rollins' gentle and expansive wisdom to his adoring fans and to others. There will be immense benefits for many people.