Sonny Rollins is a renowned American jazz saxophonist. He is considered one of the most influential jazz musicians of the 20th century, and has been performing for over 70 years. Rollins has released over 60 albums, and has won numerous awards for his work. He is known for his improvisational skills and his ability to blend different styles of jazz. Rollins is also credited with helping to bridge the gap between bebop and hard bop.