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How Sonny Rollins Defeated Heroinnew

In his six-decade career, the legendary saxophonist has claimed many a triumph. But his greatest may have come in the 1950s, during a quiet period in Chicago.
Chicago Reader  |  Neil Tesser  |  09-02-2008  |  Music

Sonny Rollins, the Homecoming Kingnew

The tenor saxophonist returns to the town that helped make him a titan.
East Bay Express  |  Andrew Gilbert  |  04-03-2008  |  Profiles & Interviews

Jazz Legend Sonny Rollins on Doxy Recordsnew

At 77, Rollins is busy establishing his own record label and website, and, most importantly, taking stages to defend his title as one of the greatest improvisers alive.
Metro Times  |  Charles L. Latimer  |  10-16-2007  |  Profiles & Interviews

The Music Plays Himnew

Sonny Rollins continues to learn despite his iconic status.
Tucson Weekly  |  Gene Armstrong  |  11-15-2006  |  Profiles & Interviews

Rebirth of Slicknew

The reorbiting Digable Planets are "cool like dat" once again. More than a decade after winning a Grammy, the trio makes its comeback.
East Bay Express  |  Rachel Swan  |  06-27-2005  |  Music

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