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Sonny Rollins was one of the last living greats of the bebop era and one of the most influential saxophonists of his time.
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The towering saxophonist, who died at 95, was a master of living in the moment. Listen to some of his most compelling work, onstage and in the studio.
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Even by the standards of a music that prizes individuality, he stood out, as both a musician and a personality.
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