One of the last stars of the bebop generation, Rollins was an genius of melodic invention and improvisation, working with Davis, Monk, Coltrane and others
Sonny Rollins, one of the greatest jazz saxophonists of all time, has died aged 95.
His death was announced on his website on Monday night, “with deep sorrow and profound love”. His publicist Terri Hinte also confirmed the news.
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This article was originally published by The Guardian and written by Ben Beaumont-Thomas.
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