American jazz saxophonist and composer Sonny Rollins died at the age of 95. Known as the "saxophone colossus," he died on Monday at his home in Woodstock, New York, according to a statement from his spokeswoman. denik.cz ↗
Rollins was among the most influential saxophonists in the history of jazz, and his distinctive sound significantly shaped the development of the genre. Since the 1940s he released more than 60 albums and carved out a place among the greatest jazz musicians of his era. He was unwavering in his pursuit of perfection and constantly strove to evolve his musical path. Der Standard ↗
The gravity of his contribution to jazz is underscored by the fact that Miles Davis once called him "the greatest tenor saxophonist of all time." Rollins's legacy will remain an inseparable part of the genre's history, and his influence will mark generations of future musicians. teraz.sk ↗
At the same time, the world is also marking the centenary of the birth of Miles Davis, one of the most creative and influential artists in the history of jazz. Davis had the rare ability to reject the comfort of success and, at the right moment, redefine the language of music, thereby significantly influencing the development of various forms of African American music. El Pais ↗
Legendary saxophonist Sonny Rollins has died, as the world marks the centenary of Miles Davis
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Legendärer Saxofonist Sonny Rollins mit 95 Jahren gestorben
Der Standard
| 07:34 26.05.
»Saxofon-Koloss«: Jazzlegende Sonny Rollins mit 95 Jahren gestorben
Die Zeit
| 07:23 26.05.
Jazz legend Sonny Rollins dies aged 95
BBC News
| 07:13 26.05.
Musik: „Saxofon-Koloss“ Sonny Rollins ist tot
Tagesspiegel
| 06:58 26.05.
Musik: «Saxofon-Koloss» Sonny Rollins ist tot
Die Zeit
| 06:57 26.05.
Pred storočím sa narodil Miles Davis, navždy zmenil jazyk jazzu
teraz.sk
| 05:44 26.05.
'Saxophone colossus' Sonny Rollins oveleden, zocht onophoudelijk naar perfectie
NOS
| 07:18 26.05.
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