Sonny Rollins '74: Rescued! (2010)
Featuring a specially-shot introduction with Jamie Cullum, Arena presents a lost treasure - Sonny Rollins performing at Ronnie Scott's in 1974. After nearly 40 years unseen, this unique film shows a spellbinding performance from arguably the greatest saxophone player in the world. Having played alongside Miles Davis, Charlie Parker and Thelonious Monk, Rollins is one of the few surviving jazz greats. This gig captures him after his 1972 comeback when his bands started to sound funkier and to use electric guitar and bass. The band for this1974 set features Japanese guitarist Yoshiaki Masuo and soprano saxophone player Rufus Harley, who doubles on the bagpipes
Director: Charles Chabot
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: November 1, 2010
Cast
- Sonny Rollins - Self
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Charles Chabot
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Sonny Rollins '74: Rescued! about?
- Featuring a specially-shot introduction with Jamie Cullum, Arena presents a lost treasure - Sonny Rollins performing at Ronnie Scott's in 1974. After nearly 40 years unseen, this unique film shows a spellbinding performance from arguably the greatest saxophone player in the world. Having played alongside Miles Davis, Charlie Parker and Thelonious Monk, Rollins is one of the few surviving jazz greats. This gig captures him after his 1972 comeback when his bands started to sound funkier and to use electric guitar and bass. The band for this1974 set features Japanese guitarist Yoshiaki Masuo and soprano saxophone player Rufus Harley, who doubles on the bagpipes
- Who directed Sonny Rollins '74: Rescued!?
- Sonny Rollins '74: Rescued! was directed by Charles Chabot.
- Who stars in Sonny Rollins '74: Rescued!?
- Sonny Rollins '74: Rescued! stars Sonny Rollins.
- How long is Sonny Rollins '74: Rescued!?
- Sonny Rollins '74: Rescued! has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).