Jazz legend Sonny Rollins dies aged 95
Known as the "saxophone colossus", Rollins had a lauded career spanning decades.
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Known as the "saxophone colossus", Rollins had a lauded career spanning decades.
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. No cause of death was given, but the statement said 'the Saxophone Colossus' died at his home in Woodstock, New York on Monday.
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.
Sonny Rollins, a sublime tenor saxophonist and one of the last iconic figures of the golden age of post-World War II jazz, died Monday at his home in Woodstock, N.Y. Diagnosed years ago with pulmonary fibrosis, he was 95.
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95. Spokesperson Terri Hinte told The Associated Press 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.
Sonny Rollins, a legendary jazz musician who played the saxophone, died at the age of 95 at his home in Woodstock, New York, on Monday, May 25. His family announced the news in a social media post. 'It is with deep sorrow and profound love that we announce the passing of Sonny Rollins,' the post stated.
Jazz luminary and saxophonist Sonny Rollins has died, according to a public statement by his publicist, Terri Hinte. In the recent past, the icon had been struggling with respiratory health issues, which had kept him from public performance since 2012. He died at home in Woodstock, New York. He was 95.
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, has died at age 95. Spokeswoman Terri Hinte told The Associated Press 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.
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