Sonny Rollins, colossus of jazz saxophone, dies aged 95

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The GuardianAMay 26, 2:01 AM

Sonny Rollins, colossus of jazz saxophone, dies aged 95

One of the last stars of the bebop generation, Rollins was an genius of melodic invention and improvisation, working with Davis, Monk, Coltrane and others Sonny Rollins interview from 2022: ‘I was so

New York TimesAMay 26, 1:50 AM

Sonny Rollins, Giant of the Jazz Saxophone, Is Dead at 95

Even by the standards of a music that prizes individuality, he stood out, as both a musician and a personality.

New York TimesAMay 26, 2:57 AM

Sonny Rollins: 12 Essential Albums

The towering saxophonist, who died at 95, was a master of living in the moment. Listen to some of his most compelling work, onstage and in the studio.

CBS NewsBMay 26, 3:37 AM

Sonny Rollins, trailblazing jazz saxophonist, dies at age 95

Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.

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BBC NewsAMay 26, 5:13 AM

Jazz legend Sonny Rollins dies aged 95

Known as the "saxophone colossus", Rollins had a lauded career spanning decades.

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Washington TimesCMay 26, 2:12 AM

Sonny Rollins, saxophonist and restless genius of jazz, dies

Sonny Rollins, the tenor saxophonist and restless genius whose bold, distinctive tone and constant experimentation kept him on the cutting edge of jazz for more than 50 years, died Monday at age 95.

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