Sonny Rollins Concert

Finally, Ivy and I went to Sonny Rollins concert at the Kennedy Center last week. It was a sold out concert. At 77, he still play his tenor saxophone magnificently. By looking the way he walks (or rather limps), you would think he is pretty much out of it. But no, his intensity is probably as great as his widely acclaimed "Saxophone Colossus" recorded 52 years ago. Of course, he is not alone. His band provided a solid and entertaining performance as well. Sonny Rollins is not a man with too many words. Each time he stepped on the stage, he started playing his improvisational jazz right away. I don't think I can find a better way than how Washington Post put it, "Sonny Rollins, Still Full of Sax Drive".

By the way, the view from the terrace of Kennedy Center is enticing. The night view of Potomac river has never been so beautiful, especially with a night of jazz and a lovely company. Oh...I should take it back. The night when I propose to Ivy, on a Odyssey cruise, was the most beautiful full moon night and the Potomac river has never been so lovely.