Jazz Saxophonist Sonny Rollins Dies at 95
Legendary jazz saxophonist Sonny Rollins, known as the 'Saxophone Colossus' and a restless genius of jazz, has passed away at the age of 95. Tributes are pouring in for the influential musician, celebrating his mastery and significant contributions to music.
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Magic, mastery and magisterial power: 10 of Sonny Rollins’ greatest recordings
After his death aged 95, we look back at a remarkable catalogue of work that stretches from vivacious mid-50s sets to his evocative performance after 9/11 • News: Sonny Rollins, colossus of jazz saxophone, dies aged 95 A 30-year-old Sonny Rollins had already made his unique mark with Miles Davis and Thelonious Monk by the time this 1956 session was cut, just a year after bebop sax revolutionary Charlie Parker’s death – but hooking up with his contemporary and admirer John Coltrane happened by...
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FRANCE 24's François Picard welcomes Reggie Washington, American jazz bassist and founding member of the Black Lives collective. Sonny Rollins, one of Jazz's greats, has passed away at age 95. Often called the Saxophone Colossus after his ground breaking 1965 album, Rollins left a lasting mark on jazz.
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