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Junji Kurokawa/AP/APSaxophone giant Sonny Rollins was born Sept. 7, 1930. His relentless pursuit of greatness — as a musician, and as a person — has made a huge impact on jazz. -
Wayne Escoffery / Smoke Session RecordsNew music highlights some of the best albums of the month. -
Courtesy of the artist/Courtesy of the artistWe put the spotlight on Sarah Hanahan — one of the most exciting alto saxophonists of her generation. Hear her blazing set from the Caramoor Jazz Festival and music from her debut album, Among Giants. -
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