Jazz legend Sonny Rollins dies at 95
Sonny Rollins, the influential jazz saxophonist, has passed away at the age of 95. Known for his distinctive tone and improvisational skill, Rollins was a pioneering force in jazz for over five decades. Despite facing health challenges in recent years, his legacy as one of the greats of the bebop era remains significant.
- ▪Sonny Rollins died at his home in Woodstock, New York, according to his spokeswoman.
- ▪He was a prominent figure in jazz from the 1940s until his retirement in 2014 due to health issues.
- ▪Rollins was known for his innovative style and was one of the last living legends of the bebop era.
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Sonny Rollins, saxophonist and restless genius of jazz, dies at 95 Topic:MusicTue 26 May 2026 at 1:06pmTue 26 May 2026 at 1:06pmTue 26 May 2026 at 1:06pmSonny Rollins performed from the 1940s until ill health forced his retirement in 2014. (Getty: Chuck Fishman)abc.net.au/news/sonny-rollins-dead-saxophone-jazz-95/106722636Link copiedShareShare articleSonny 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, has died at age 95.Spokeswoman Terri Hinte told The Associated Press that Rollins died at his home in Woodstock, New York.
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