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Jazz legend Sonny Rollins dies aged 95

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

Sonny Rollins, giant of jazz and the saxophone, has died

The creator of some 20 albums that are landmarks in the history of jazz, the former collaborator of John Coltrane, Charlie Parker and Miles Davis pioneered a unique form of marathon concert. He died on May 25 at the age of 95.

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, one of the greatest jazz saxophonists of all time, has died aged 95. His death was announced in a statement on his website on Monday night, “with deep sorrow and profound love”. His publicist Terri Hinte also confirmed the news. Continue reading...

By Ben Beaumont-Thomas

Jazz great Sonny Rollins dead at 95

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.

Sonny Rollins: One of jazz's last living greats dies at 95

Revered for albums including "The Bridge" and "Saxophone Colossus," Rollins overcame addiction, prison and self-doubt to become one of jazz's greatest saxophonists.

Sonny Rollins, legendary saxophone colossus, dead at 95

Saxophonist Sonny Rollins, who spent more than two years practising in solitude as a young man on a windswept New York bridge to reinvent his playing and ⁠become one of the giants of jazz, died at the ⁠age of 95 on Monday, his publicist said. Rollins had recorded the confidently titled Jazz Colossus album ⁠in 1956. But the saxophonist remained wracked with self-doubt. So, in the summer of 1959, he began to play on the windswept pedestrian walkway of New York’s Williamsburg Bridge. Initially a...

By Reuters

Aged 95, Sonny 'Saxophone Colossus' Rollins leaves behind a life dedicated to jazz

Sonny Rollins one of jazz's greats has passed away at age 95. Often called the 'Saxophone Colossus' after his groundbreaking 1965 album, Rollins left a lasting mark on jazz. Born in 1930, and raised in Harlem, Rollins took up the saxophone at age 8. By his twenties he was playing with the greats, and was known for practising on a New York Bridge for hours.

By FRANCE24

Sonny Rollins, Jazz’s ‘Saxophone Colossus,’ Dies at 95

Tenor saxophonist Sonny Rollins, the “Saxophone Colossus” who was schooled by bebop’s legends as a prized sideman and became their peer as a formidable leader, improviser and composer, has died, according to a social media post from his family. No cause of death was cited; he was 95. Sporting a burly tone, a tart sense […]

By Jem Aswad

Sonny Rollins, last jazz 'colossus,' dead at 95

Rollins credited his longevity to yoga -- which helped him to concentrate and stay off drugs and alcohol

Sonny Rollins, Tenor Sax Legend and Colossus of Jazz, Dies at 95

Tutored by Thelonious Monk, the Harlem native came of age with bebop and created a succession of improvisational masterpieces that made him one of history’s most influential musicians.

By Mike Barnes

Sonny Rollins, saxophone ‘colossus’ who honed his sound on a New York bridge, dies at 95

Sonny Rollins had recorded the confidently titled “Jazz Colossus” album in 1956. But the saxophonist remained wracked with self-doubt. So, in the summer of 1959, he began to play on the windswept pedestrian walkway of New York’s Williamsburg Bridge. Initially a place where he could avoid disturbing his pregnant neighbour, the walkway became the site […]

Sonny Rollins, saxophonist and restless jazz pioneer, dies aged 95

Rollins always referred to himself as ‘a work in progress’

Sonny Rollins, last jazz 'colossus', dies aged 95

Sonny Rollins, the 'Saxophone Colossus' whose hard-charging yet flowingly meditative works made him the last in a golden era of jazz greats, died on Monday. He was 95.

Sonny Rollins Dies: Jazz Great Was 95

Sonny Rollins, one of the most influential saxophone players in jazz history died today at his home in Woodstock, NY. That, according to a post on his official social media. He was 95. The tenor saxophonist’s 60-plus year career saw him record 60-plus albums. His compositions “St. Thomas,” “Oleo,” “Doxy” and “Airegin” are jazz standards. […]

By Tomt

Sonny Rollins, Jazz’s Saxophone Colossus and Greatest Improvisor, Dead at 95

Alongside his own pioneering albums as band leader, Rollins also recorded with Miles Davis, Thelonious Monk, and the Rolling Stones, contributing the sax solo to "Waiting on a Friend"

By Daniel Kreps

Sonny Rollins, One of Jazz’s Greatest Saxophonists, Dies at 95

His 1956 album Saxophone Colossus is considered one of the essential documents in all of jazz.

By Jessica Lynch

Legendary Jazz Saxophonist Sonny Rollins Dead at 95

Sonny Rollins — the legendary jazz saxophonist twice honored by former President Barack Obama — has died in New York. Sonny's rep, Terri Hinte, announced that he passed away Monday afternoon at his home in Woodstock, NY. A cause of death was…

By TMZ Staff