May 25, 2026
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Sonny Rollins Has Passed

Image of a young Sonny Rollins holding his Tenor Saxphone. Image is inscribed with "Sonny Rolling 1930-2026."

Events mark time.
The legend Sonny Rollins has passed.
One of the greatest improvisors to ever pick up a Tenor Saxophone.

I was privileged to hear him in person late in his career at a performance at Pace University in New York. Body diminished, sound enormous.

Rollins Stomped on the Terra.