The Ephemeral Bridge: Sonny Rollins' Legacy and the Impermanence of Genius Sonny Rollins' passing marks the end of an era, a poignant reminder that even the greatest among us are subject to time and mortality.
As we mourn the loss of this jazz colossus, we're left to ponder the significance of his later years – specifically, the period he spent on New York's Williamsburg Bridge, practicing for hours in solitude.
This aspect of Rollins' life has often been reduced to an anecdote, but it speaks to something deeper about artistic growth and the human condition.