Article #35464
France 24 - World News
| Title | Saxophone 'colossus' Sonny Rollins dies at 95 | Source | France 24 - World News |
| Description | Sonny Rollins, the "Saxophone Colossus" and the last in a golden era of jazz greats, died on May 25. Aged 95, he was one of a handful of saxophone players who defined the instrument, a pantheon that includes Charlie Parker, Coleman Hawkins and John Coltrane. Rollins' often marathon, hard-blowing solos earned him a reputation as the greatest jazz saxophone improviser. FRANCE 24's Samy-Vicente Lacerda looks back on Rollins' life. | ||
| Link | https://www.france24.com/en/saxophone-colossus-sonny-rollins-dies-at-95 | Published At | 2026-05-26 05:56:33 (2 months ago) |
| Created At | 2026-05-26 05:58:16 | Updated At | 2026-05-26 05:58:16 |