Tenor saxophonist Sonny Rollins — one of the last surviving legends of the golden era of jazz — has just turned 80. His hair is a burst of white, and he staggers a bit when he walks on stage.
But when he plays, he still sounds like he's 20, and his Japanese fans can't get enough.
Rollins is back this week on an 80th birthday tour in this nation known for its love of jazz.
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