American jazz saxophonist Sonny Rollins has died at the age of 95. Press agencies reported this on Tuesday, citing his spokesperson and official website. Rollins died in New York and is considered one of the greatest legends of world jazz. seznamzpravy.cz ↗
Rollins became famous as one of the key artists involved in the development of modern jazz. He was regarded as a brilliant creator of melodies and improvisations, who worked with top jazzmen such as Miles Davis, Thelonious Monk and John Coltrane. He was among the last representatives of the golden age of the bebop generation and was one of the last living great masters of that era. zpravy.aktualne.cz ↗
During his long career, which began in the 1940s, Rollins established himself as one of the most essential solo saxophonists of classic modern jazz. He was also considered a founder of the hard bop style. Besides his own work, he also guested on a recording by the famous British rock band the Rolling Stones, thereby extending his influence beyond the purely jazz genre. El Pais ↗
With the death of Sonny Rollins, an era has ended — that of one of the last living legends of the golden age of jazz. His contribution to the development of improvisation and melodic approaches in jazz will remain a lasting part of music history. France24 ↗
American jazz saxophonist Sonny Rollins has died at the age of 95
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