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Jazz saxophone legend and bebop pioneer dies aged 95
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleSONNY ROLLINS-DECESO (AP)Sonny Rollins, the highly influential jazz saxophonist and one of the last surviving stars of the bebop era, has died at the age of 95 at his home in Woodstock, New York. Known for his expansive improvisations and constant stylistic experimentation, Rollins' career spanned over six decades, during which he recorded more than 60 albums as a bandleader. He collaborated with numerous jazz legends such as Miles Davis and Thelonious Monk, composed the score for the film 'Alfie', and contributed to The Rolling Stones' album 'Tattoo You'. Rollins overcame heroin addiction in the 1950s, subsequently entering the most acclaimed phase of his career, marked by classic albums like 'Saxophone Colossus'. His extensive honours include a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, the National Medal of Arts, and a Kennedy Center Honor, with Barack Obama noting his inspirational risk-taking. In fullSonny Rollins death: One of last great post-war jazz legends dubbed the ‘Saxophone Colossus’ dies aged 95Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
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Sonny Rollins, colossus of the saxophone, has died at 95
The legendary jazz saxophonist, who revolutionized the art of improvisation, died Monday at his home in Woodstock, N.Y.
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letemps.ch
Le saxophoniste Sonny Rollins, dernier «colosse» du jazz, est mort - Le Temps
Celui que l'on surnommait «le colosse du saxophone» est décédé lundi dans son domicile à New York, à l'âge de 95 ans
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variety.com
Sonny Rollins, Jazz’s ‘Saxophone Colossus,’ Dies at 95
Sonny Rollins, the legendary jazz saxophonist who collaborated with everyone from Coleman Hawkins to the Rolling Stones, has died.
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theguardian.com
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
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independent.co.uk
Sonny Rollins, saxophonist and restless genius of jazz, dead at 95
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95
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Addio a Sonny Rollins, leggenda del jazz
Muore a 95 anni uno dei sassofonisti più famosi al mondo, straordinario improvvisatore e innovatore, icona del bebop. Aveva smesso di suonare nel 2014
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'Saxophone Colossus' Sonny Rollins Dies At 95
Sonny Rollins was one of the last living greats of the bebop era and one of the most influential saxophonists of his time.
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france24.com
Sonny Rollins, last jazz 'colossus,' dead at 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 Monday. He was 95.
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E' morto Sonny Rollins, leggenda del jazz - Ultima ora - Ansa.it
NEW YORK, 25 MAG - E' morto Sonny Rollins, sassofonista e compositore statunitense di musica jazz, considerato uno dei più importanti capiscuola dello stile hard bop. Aveva 95…
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Sonny Rollins, legendary saxophone colossus, dead at 95
Rollins’ marathon, hard-blowing solos earned him a reputation as the greatest jazz saxophone improviser.
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Sonny Rollins, towering jazz innovator known as 'Saxophone Colossus,' dies at 95
Sonny Rollins, the fiercely inventive tenor saxophonist whose decades-spanning career helped define modern jazz and earned him the nickname 'Saxophone Colossus,' died Monday at…
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cbc.ca
Jazz great Sonny Rollins dead at 95 | CBC News
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,…
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Jazz legend Sonny Rollins dies at 95
Rollins, one of the greatest saxophonists of all time, played with everyone from Miles Davis to The Rolling Stones.
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Sonny Rollins, jazz giant who honed his sound on New York bridge, dies at 95
Saxophonist Sonny Rollins, who spent years practicing in solitude as a young man on a New York bridge, died May 25 at age 95, his publicist said.
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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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Sonny Rollins: One of last great post-war jazz legends dies aged 95
Hugely influential icon of bebop era also wrote score for Michael Caine’s ‘Alfie’ and collaborated with Rolling Stones
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Sonny Rollins, One of Jazz’s Greatest Saxophonists, Dies at 95
Sonny Rollins died Monday at his home in Woodstock, New York. He was 95.
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Sonny Rollins, Tenor Sax Legend and Colossus of Jazz, Dies at 95
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Sonny Rollins, saxophonist and restless genius of jazz, dies at 95
Legendary jazz saxophonist Sonny Rollins, known for his bold experimentation, passes away at 95, leaving a lasting musical legacy.