Sonny Rollins

Sonny Rollins — jazz & standards artist from US.

Sonny Rollins, a legendary jazz saxophonist, is renowned for his innovative ideas and accessible sound that have influenced generations of players. His career,…

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jazz & standardsjazzcontemporary post-bopjazz fusionvocal jazzbig bandsoul jazzhard bopbebopstridecool jazzjazz saxophonefree jazz

Influential: 59.45% Fanbase: 40.98% Trending: 68.68%

As of: 2025-09-07

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Score: DMDB 59.45% | Fanbase 40.98% | Trending 68.68% | CAREER STAGE: MAINSTREAM

Biography

Sonny Rollins, a legendary jazz saxophonist, is renowned for his innovative ideas and accessible sound that have influenced generations of players. His career, spanning bebop and hard bop eras, includes iconic albums like Saxophone Colossus and pioneering trio dates. Rollins' compositions, such as "Oleo" and "Doxy," have become jazz standards. Throughout his career, he won Grammys and a Lifetime Achievement Award, showcasing his lasting impact on the jazz world.

Born in 1930 in New York City, Rollins quickly rose to fame in the jazz scene, collaborating with notable musicians and forming his own legendary pianoless trio. His career saw periods of introspection and reinvention, leading to groundbreaking recordings like The Bridge. Rollins' later works on the Milestone label fused jazz with various genres, solidifying his status as a jazz superstar. Despite health challenges, Rollins continued to perform and receive accolades, leaving an indelible mark on the history of jazz music.