NYTIMES (Marcus J. Moore) - 5 Minutes That Will Make You Love Charlie Parker
Bird helped usher in bebop and transformed the alto saxophone into an instrument of startling possibility. Here’s an 11-song primer on his enduring legacy.
NYTIMES (Hank Shteamer) - Sonny Rollins: 12 Essential Albums
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.
ABCNEWS - Sonny Rollins, saxophonist and restless genius of jazz, dead at 95
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95
NYTIMES (Peter Keepnews) - Sonny Rollins, Giant of the Jazz Saxophone, Is Dead at 95
Even by the standards of a music that prizes individuality, he stood out, as both a musician and a personality.
YOUTUBE (Newsmax) - ‘I adore him for it’: Finnerty reacts to sax player dozing off during Kamala Harris speech
On Friday’s “Finnerty,” Rob reacted to a video of a saxophone player who appeared to nod off during Kamala Harris’ speech.
REDSTATE (Nick Arama) - Kamala Harris Speech Gets Brutal Onstage Review - From a Sleeping Saxophonist
YOUTUBE (Newsmax) - 'Had my heart and soul in it': 104-year-old World War II veteran speaks about performing Anthem
On :"Saturday Report," 104-year-old World War II veteran Dominick Critelli described performing the national anthem on the saxophone and being awarded the French Legion of Honor Medal.
AI:One hundred four-year-old World War II veteran Dominick Critelli reflected on his service and personal achievements, including receiving the French Legion of Honor Medal and performing the national anthem on the saxophone.Open