By Our Correspondent

National News – Legendary jazz saxophonist Sonny Rollins has died at the age of 95. The iconic musician passed away at his home in Woodstock, New York, on Monday afternoon, according to his publicist.

Rollins was celebrated worldwide for his powerful improvisation, timeless jazz recordings and decades-long influence on modern music.

Born Walter Theodore Rollins in New York in 1930, the jazz legend began playing the saxophone at the age of seven after receiving his first instrument from his mother.

His extraordinary talent quickly earned him recognition among America’s top jazz performers.

During his remarkable career, he collaborated with music greats including Miles Davis, Charlie Parker and John Coltrane.

Rollins became famous for his 1956 album Saxophone Colossus, a project that cemented his reputation as one of jazz music’s greatest performers.

He later released The Bridge in 1962 after spending years practising daily on New York’s Williamsburg Bridge, a period that became one of the most talked-about chapters in jazz history.

The Grammy-winning musician released more than 60 albums as a band leader and remained active in music until respiratory illness forced his retirement in 2014.

In 2010, former US President Barack Obama honoured Rollins with the National Medal of the Arts for his contribution to American culture and global music.

Known as the “Saxophone Colossus,” Rollins inspired generations of musicians with his fearless improvisation and emotional performances.

Although the cause of death has not been announced, tributes have continued to pour in from across the global entertainment industry, with fans praising his lasting legacy in jazz music.