At age 88, Sonny Rollins has finally laid down his saxophone. He was a titanic talent and one of the most important players in jazz history; a distinctive player, an innovative, imaginative improviser and the composer of a number of the most celebrated jazz greatest compositions in history, standing shoulder to shoulder with his contemporary and friend, John Coltrane.
Beginning with his emergence in the great (and tragic) Clifford Brown/Max Roach Quintet in the early 1950's and continuing for the next 60 years, Sonny Rollins held true to his vision and earned his sobriquet, "Saxophone Colossus."
In 2011, he was received the Kennedy Center award for his contribution to American art and culture.
St. Thomas - 1959
Alfie's Theme - 1973
(Mortitat) Mack The Knife - 1981
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