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Sonny Rollins, saxophone 'colossus' dies at 95

Sonny Rollins, the tenor saxophonist and restless genius whose bold, distinctive tone kept him on the cutting edge of jazz for more than 50 years, has died.

AAP · May 26

Sonny Rollins, saxophonist and restless genius of jazz, dead at 95

Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95

The Independent UK · May 26

Sonny Rollins, colossus of jazz saxophone, dies aged 95

One of the last stars of the bebop generation, Rollins was a genius of melodic invention and improvisation, working with Davis, Monk, Coltrane and others

The Guardian - AU · May 26

Jack DeJohnette death: Jazz drummer who worked with Miles Davis dies aged 83

He worked with musicians including Alice Coltrane, Sonny Rollins, and Herbie Hancock

The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2025

Jack DeJohnette, versatile jazz drummer known for Miles Davis fusion recordings, dies aged 83

Drummer played on Bitches Brew and other landmark recordings, as well as making numerous albums as a bandleader

The Guardian - UK · Oct 27, 2025

Pat Metheny called him “the father of modern jazz guitar”, while Mike Stern, John Scofield and Julian Lage worshipped his playing – here's how Jim Hall revolutionized modern jazz

Hall's genius with a guitar had profound implications for the jazz band format, as six-strings replaced piano in the rhythm section

Guitar World · Oct 10, 2024

“On my 18th birthday, my brother bought me my first Stratocaster. I thought it was a copy, as I didn’t see the Fender logo. One day, I took the neck off and saw ‘9-58’ inside…” Blackbyrd McKnight on his mysterious Strat and the ’70s jazz-funk explosion

Jazz/funk/fusion veteran DeWayne “Blackbyrd” McKnight recalls his smooth segue from Herbie Hancock sideman to full-on Funkadelic member – plus his ’70s gear and what he learned from Shuggie Otis

Guitar World · Oct 4, 2024

Beats Solo Buds review: budget earbuds with an epic battery… but where’s the bass?

Beats’ cheapest ever buds are comfortable, compact and long-lasting – but their sound may not live up to your expectations.

TechRadar · Aug 9, 2024

Karl Denson explores 2 musical universes leading his band and touring with the Rolling Stones

SAN DIEGO — Karl Denson has learned some valuable lessons about longevity in his 25 years as a band leader and his nine years as a touring saxophonist in the Rolling Stones, whose lead singer, Mick Jagger, is 13 years older than Denson.

Tribune News Service · Feb 17, 2023

‘The baddest technician’: how Don Cherry is still making jazz new

The man who turned bebop upside down with Ornette Coleman went on to work with artists from Sonny Rollins to Ian Dury – and the London jazz festival is set to show he’s still inspiring

The Guardian - UK · Nov 16, 2022