Sonny Rollins, trailblazing jazz saxophonist, dies at age 95
Sonny Rollins, the influential jazz saxophonist, passed away at the age of 95 at his home in Woodstock, New York. Known for his distinctive tone and improvisational skills, Rollins was a key figure in the bebop era and continued to innovate throughout his career. Despite facing health challenges in his later years, he remained dedicated to his art until his retirement in 2014.
- ▪Sonny Rollins died at his home in Woodstock, New York, at the age of 95.
- ▪He was known for his bold tone and constant experimentation in jazz for over 50 years.
- ▪Rollins was one of the last greats of the bebop era and influenced many saxophonists, including John Coltrane and Charlie Parker.
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U.S. Sonny Rollins, trailblazing jazz saxophonist, dies at age 95 May 25, 2026 / 11:37 PM EDT / CBS/AP Add CBS News on Google 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, died Monday at age 95. Spokesperson Terri Hinte said in a statement that Rollins died at his home in Woodstock, New York. She cited no specific cause of death, but said he had been largely housebound over the past couple of years because of various physical problems.From his early days as a teen phenom to his more measured solo work and experimentation with free jazz, Rollins was revered for his improvisational skill.
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