Sonny Rollins, towering jazz innovator known as 'Saxophone Colossus,' dies at 95
Summary
Sonny Rollins, a leading jazz saxophonist known as the "Saxophone Colossus," died at the age of 95 at his home in New York. He was known for his creative music style that influenced jazz for decades and expressed social and spiritual ideas.Key Facts
- Sonny Rollins was a famous tenor saxophone player with a career spanning many decades.
- He earned the nickname "Saxophone Colossus" after his 1956 album of the same name.
- Rollins used jazz music to comment on social issues like civil rights and events like 9/11.
- He lived in Woodstock, New York, and died at his home there.
- Rollins practiced yoga and credited it for helping him stay healthy and creative.
- His music style was intense and powerful, defining a style called hard bop.
- He took long breaks to practice publicly, including on the Williamsburg Bridge in New York.
- Rollins worked with other jazz legends like Miles Davis and Thelonious Monk and influenced artists outside jazz.
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