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Sonny Rollins

Sonny Rollins (1930–2026) was an American composer, bandleader and conductor.

Also recorded as Newk.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Walter Theodore Rollins.

Born at New York City in 1930, died at Woodstock in 2026.

In detail

Sonny Rollins studied at Manhattan Center for Science and Mathematics.

The field of work recorded is jazz and saxophone performance. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are jazz and post-bop. Charlie Parker, Coleman Hawkins and Thelonious Monk are recorded as an influence.

Residence is recorded at Woodstock. Membership is recorded of American Academy of Arts and Sciences and Sonny Rollins Quartet.

Distinctions recorded are Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, Paul Acket Award, Kennedy Center Honors and Guggenheim Fellowship.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Sonny Rollins”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q299208: Sonny Rollins

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