During a hiatus from recording music, Rollins was spotted at the Williamsburg Bridge almost every day, no matter the season, practicing his saxophone. This experience inspired him to create an album titled 'The Bridge,' released in 1962.
Here's a thread about Sonny Rollins' connection to the Williamsburg Bridge. 🧵
It is with deep sorrow and profound love that we announce the passing of Sonny Rollins. The Saxophone Colossus died this afternoon at his home in Woodstock, NY at the age of 95. 1/2 https://t.co/6AGmFrB7x4