The jazz world has lost one of its most influential voices. Legendary saxophonist Sonny Rollins, whose groundbreaking career helped shape modern jazz for more than seven decades, died on May 25 at his home in Woodstock, New York.
He was 95.
Known for his powerful tenor saxophone sound, fearless improvisation, and relentless pursuit of artistic excellence, Rollins was widely regarded as one of the greatest jazz musicians of all time. But long before he became an international icon, Rollins was a Harlem kid whose musical identity was forged in the heart of one of New York City’s most important cultural centers, NPR reported…