# Sonny Rollins: Jazz Titan Who Defied Time

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Podcast: [Music News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/music-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7458114)
Published: 2026-05-26T04:06:21+00:00
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Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist who shaped jazz for over six decades, has died at 95. A titan of improvisation and melody, he rose alongside giants like Miles Davis and Coltrane, outliving them to carry jazz’s golden era into the modern age. From his first recordings in 1949 to his final live show in 2012, Rollins released 60+ albums, including the iconic Saxophone Colossus and the historic Tenor Madness with Coltrane. Known for his relentless pursuit of musical perfection — famously practicing on the Williamsburg Bridge — he redefined his sound with every album, earning Grammys, a Lifetime Achievement Award, and even a NYC day named in his honor. His legacy lives on through his archives at the Schomburg Center. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/0ec93681af0b2882

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