Sonny Rollins, legendary jazz saxophonist, dies at 95
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The Economist
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Summary
A reflective obituary for legendary jazz saxophonist Sonny Rollins, who died at age 95. The piece opens with a vivid scene from 1959 when Rollins discovered the Williamsburg Bridge as a practice space, finding spiritual inspiration above the noise of New York City. It captures his deep, all-consuming devotion to jazz music.
Key quotes
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There, at the top, he found himself on the Williamsburg Bridge above New York's East River.
Corny or not, it gave him a spiritual feeling to be there.
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