Jazz Giant Sonny Rollins Dies at 95: End of an Era
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- Rollins emerged in the 1950s as a tenor sax titan, blending bebop with calypso and hard bop.
- His album 'Saxophone Colossus' remains a benchmark of jazz innovation, featuring the iconic track 'St.
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Rollins emerged in the 1950s as a tenor sax titan, blending bebop with calypso and hard bop. His album 'Saxophone Colossus' remains a benchmark of jazz innovation, featuring the iconic track 'St. Thomas'.
Throughout his life, Rollins rejected commercial trends, favoring long, unaccompanied solos that challenged audiences. He took two sabbaticals—one in the 1950s to practice on the Williamsburg Bridge—that became legendary. His return in the 1970s saw him incorporate funk and R&B.
Rollins won a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2004 and a National Medal of Arts in 2010. His influence spans generations, from John Coltrane to modern saxophonists like Kamasi Washington. The jazz world now faces a void without its colossus.
Power Move: With Rollins gone, the jazz community must preserve his improvisational spirit. Expect a surge in archival releases and tributes, but his true legacy lies in inspiring future saxophonists to break boundaries without compromise.
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