Sonny Rollins passed!

 

A Colossus passed!

We've just received word that the great Sonny Rollins has left us at age 95. 

The impact of Rollins's sound and improvisational genius will be studied for as long as there's music. 

Requiescat in pace to one of the most important figures jazz has ever known and will ever know. Walter Theodore "Sonny" Rollins, September 7, 1930–May 25, 2026. 

Sonny Rollins at Alfie's Premiere, 25th March 1966 (composer Sonny Rollins and actress Edwina Carol) arrive at the Plaza Theatre in London (Hutton Archives).

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