Forever Sonny is a jazz tune written by Jimmy Heath as a tribute to Sonny Rollins (Newk). It first appeared in 1992 on the album Little Man Big Band - Verve - with a length of 6:57. A later version is on The Professor (1998) - Savoy - running about 8:04. The piece is a big band jazz track that showcases Heath’s arranging and swinging tenor sound. A live version exists with the WDR Big Band - recorded in Studio 4 with Johan Hörlén on alto and John Marshall on trumpet. This track sits among Heath’s notable works and reflects his admiration for Rollins.
