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12. He was maybe the greatest to pick up the bebop mantle after Charlie Parker died.

Tue May 26, 2026, 03:50 PM

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His imagination, sound, and sense of rhythm and swing were unmatched.

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Jazz legend Sonny Rollins dies aged 95 [View all] mahatmakanejeeves Yesterday OP

Sonny Rollins, Giant of the Jazz Saxophone, Is Dead at 95 mahatmakanejeeves Yesterday #1

Oh wow ... truly a giant among giants. RIP, Mr. Rollins. nt eppur_se_muova Yesterday #2

Amazing! SheltieLover 22 hrs ago #5

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... 2naSalit 22 hrs ago #4

Rest in music, Mr. Rollins SheltieLover 22 hrs ago #6

95 is a righteous age Skittles 22 hrs ago #7

R.I.P. Sir WestMichRad 18 hrs ago #8

Sonny Rollins, Acclaimed as a Virtuoso Jazz Improviser, Dies at 95 mahatmakanejeeves 18 hrs ago #9

A true musical giant. RIP Mr. Rollins. LoisB 17 hrs ago #10

A life well lived Prairie Gates 17 hrs ago #11

What a fabulous, long life - Waiting on a Friend TexasBushwhacker 10 hrs ago #13