


Revered for albums including "The Bridge" and "Saxophone Colossus," Rollins overcame addiction, prison and self-doubt to become one of jazz's greatest saxophonists.

Sonny Rollins, the 'Saxophone Colossus' whose hard-charging yet flowingly meditative works made him the last in a golden era of jazz greats, died on Monday. He was 95.

The California musician tells Esquire why his alter ego, DJ Pee .Wee, is perfect for this year's theme.