Sonny Rollins, one of the most influential saxophone players in jazz history, died today at his home in Woodstock, NY. The news was confirmed via a post on his official social media. He was 95 years old.
The tenor saxophonist enjoyed a career that spanned 60-plus years. Throughout his decades in the music industry, Rollins recorded 60-plus albums.
His legacy includes a collection of compositions that have become jazz standards. These works include "St. Thomas," "Oleo," "Doxy," and "Airegin."
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