Sonny Rollins
American jazz tenor saxophonist, widely regarded as one of the most influential improvisers in jazz history.Born in New York City, Rollins began performing professionally as a teenager in the 1940s. He revolutionized jazz saxophone through innovative techniques and iconic recordings like "Saxophone Colossus." After a legendary three-year hiatus spent practicing on the Williamsburg Bridge (1959-1962), he returned with renewed creativity. Active until 2012, he received the Presidential Medal of...