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Kamasi Washington at Harry Styles' Meltdown: A jazz colossus

5/5 Kamasi Washington paid tribute to John Coltrane and Miles Davis in the first of two shows at Harry Style’s Meltdown

Evening Standard · Jun 15

The sound of Brazil in the Northeast

In 1989, I bought a fascinating compilation of forro music from Brazil, Music For Maids And Taxi Drivers (Rounder Records, USA/Globestyle, UK). The music on it bubbled with an infectious dance beat that was created by sanfona (accordion), zabuma (big bass drum) and metal triangle.

Bangkok Post · Jun 5

Jazz great Sonny Rollins passes aged 95

Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist widely celebrated as one of the greatest improvisers in the history of jazz, has died at the age of 95. His passing marks the end of an era for the genre, closing the chapter on the final living giant of the bebop generation.

Bangkok Post · Jun 3

Jazz Legend Sonny Rollins Dies At 95, But His Net Worth Before Death Will Shock Fans

Despite his influential career, his net worth surprised fans, highlighting the complexities of a musician's life.

International Business Times UK · May 26

“I think when the creative person ends, he continues in the next existence. I’m a person who believes this life isn’t the be-all and end-all of everything”: Sonny Rollins has died, aged 95

Saxophonist was one of jazz’s greatest improvisers

MusicRadar · May 26

Jazz Icon Sonny Rollins, the Saxophone Colossus, dies at 95

Jazz legend Sonny Rollins has died at 95, leaving behind a towering legacy as one of the most influential saxophonists in American music.

BANG Premier · May 26

So long, ‘Saxophone Colossus’: Jazz legend Sonny Rollins dies aged 95

A true legend of the jazz world, Sonny Rollins recorded classics including 'Saxophone Colossus' and 'The Bridge'. Presenting him with the National Medal of Arts in 2010, Barack Obama said Rollins had inspired him “to take risks that I might not otherwise have taken”.

Euronews · May 26

‘Saxophone colossus’ Sonny Rollins dies aged 95

The US musician was regarded as one of the greatest jazz saxophonists of all time

Evening Standard · May 26

Bulletin AM briefing: Hottest May day on record and Sonny Rollins dies aged 95

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The Independent UK · May 26

Jazz saxophone legend and bebop pioneer dies aged 95

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The Independent UK · May 26