Sonny Rollins / Germany, June 5, 1992

This notable live document captures the “current state” of a giant who continued to evolve into the 1990s. The 1992 performance in the historic German city of Munich stands as a crucial recording that showcases the richness of his “late golden era,” where artistic maturity and a fierce fighting spirit intersect at a high level. He displays deep nuance and warmth on ballads, while maintaining relentless momentum on up-tempo numbers. Through an intense dialogue with the audience, the melodies gradually heat up, eventually reaching a state of exhilaration that feels truly celebratory. Far from a mere recreation of a live set, this recording vividly documents the process of music being created—music that could only emerge in that specific “here and now.” Live At Gasteig, Munich, Germany 05/06/1992 Disc 1 1. Here’s To The People 2. I Should Care 3. Duke Of Oron Disc 2 1. Tennessee Waltz 2. Long Ago And Far Away 3. Where Or When Sonny Rollins (ts) Clifton Anderson (tb) Mark Soskin (p) Jerome Harris (g) Bob Cranshaw (b) Yoron Israel (dr)