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Sonny Rollins, "Saxophone Colossus", 1930 - 2026

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hightor
 
Reply Tue 26 May, 2026 04:48 am
Sonny Rollins, Giant of the Jazz Saxophone, Is Dead at 95

Even by the standards of a music that prizes individuality, he stood out, as both a musician and a personality. (no paywall)

Rollins was a big influence on my approach to the tenor saxophone. But then again he was a big influence on anyone who seriously listened to jazz.







He was the last surviving musician from the famous 1958 photo "A Great Day in Harlem"

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glitterbag
 
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Reply Tue 2 Jun, 2026 02:35 pm
@hightor,
We've seen the loss of many fabulous musicians and singers over the years, it always singes my heart.
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