Sonny Rollins

Saxophone colossus, Sonny Rollins, re-invented himself three times, and is still going strong at 82. His improvisational technique is second to none and his compositions, St. Thomas and Oleo, have become jazz standards. Learn more about jazz giant Sonny Rollins as we celebrate his birthday tonight on the 9 O'clock special. Here's some Sonny from 1959.

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