Sonny Rollins, colossus of jazz saxophone, dies aged 95
by Ben Beaumont-Thomas from World news | The Guardian on (#75W47)
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 on his website on Monday, with deep sorrow and profound love". His publicist Terri Hinte also confirmed the news.
Continue reading...