Sonny Rollins

After traveling to Spain to accept a surprising jazz award, Leo Sidran finds himself wrestling with an old question: what is jazz, anyway? The answer arrives later that night at Madrid's Café Central, where musicians and fans gather to sing an impromptu tribute to the late Sonny Rollins.

On this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Doug Doyle reports on the death of the great jazz saxophonist Sonny Rollins

The legendary jazz saxophonist, who revolutionized the art of improvisation, died Monday at his home in Woodstock, N.Y.

On this edition of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Doug Doyle talks to trombonist and composer Clifton Anderson about his upcoming concert at The Iridium as well as the gift he got from uncle Sonny Rollins when he was seven.

The superbly alert and flexible drummer formed a swirling current in modern jazz for more than 60 years. He was 82.

WBGO’s Lee Mergner recommends ten of his favorite holiday tracks by jazz legends.

David Sanborn sits down with jazz legend Sonny Rollins for part 2 of this rare interview. Sonny talks about a trip to India that changed his life, late night dinners with David and his bandmates and more.

David Sanborn sits down with jazz legend Sonny Rollins for a rare interview. Sonny talks about growing up in Harlem, getting Coleman Hawkins' autograph, practicing in the closet, and much, much more. This is part one of a two-part interview.

Aidan Levy, author of ‘Saxophone Colossus: The Life and Music of Sonny Rollins,’ recommends the greatest live performances from the legendary saxophonist.

While We Are Still Here organization to unveil historic marker honoring Coleman Hawkins in Harlem on Saturday, September 9 at 1 pm.