Jazz legend Sonny Rollins dies aged 95
Jazz legend Sonny Rollins has passed away at the age of 95 at his home in Woodstock, New York. Known as the 'saxophone colossus', Rollins had a significant impact on American music and collaborated with many renowned artists. His career spanned several decades, during which he released over 60 albums and won two Grammy Awards.
- ▪Sonny Rollins died at his home in Woodstock, New York, at the age of 95.
- ▪He was known as the 'saxophone colossus' and was a major figure in American jazz music.
- ▪Rollins released more than 60 albums and won two Grammy Awards during his prolific career.
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Jazz legend Sonny Rollins dies aged 9553 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleToby MannGetty ImagesLegendary Jazz musician Sonny Rollins, who was known as the "saxophone colossus", has died aged 95.He died at his home in Woodstock, New York, on Monday afternoon according to a statement from his publicist, who called him "one of the most honored and influential figures in American music".Rollins had a prolific career that began in the late 1940s. He worked with artists including Miles Davis, Charlie Parker and John Coltrane and released more than 60 albums as a band leader.
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