- Jazz musician.
- Inducted into the Big Band and Jazz Hall of Fame in 1999.
- Jazz tenor saxophonist, leader and composer.
- He was awarded the 2010 National Medal of Arts for his contributions to American jazz music. He was one of the most important and influential jazz musicians of the post-bebop era, his melodic sensibilities, playing style, and solos have delighted audiences and influenced generations of musicians for over 50 years.
- Recipient of the 2011 Kennedy Center Honors, along with Barbara Cook, Neil Diamond, Yo-Yo Ma, and Meryl Streep.
- Friends with John Coltrane.
- Friends with Jackie McLean, and Clifford Brown.
- Parents are: Walter William Rollins, and Valborg Rollins.
- Brother of Gloria Rollins Anderson, and Valdemar Rollins.
- Uncle of Clifton Anderson, and Vallyn Anderson.
- Grandson of Miriam Walcott.
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