Is Sonny Rollins A-List?
YesA
Yes — Sonny Rollins is an A-list celebrity, a household name with massive fame and influence.
Reached A-list in 2026
Jazz Legend
Ranking Timeline
1949D$0.01M
Early Jazz Recordings
Rollins begins his recording career in the jazz scene.
1956C▲$0.2M+$0.19M
Saxophone Colossus Album
Releases 'Saxophone Colossus,' a landmark album.
1957B▲$0.5M+$0.3M
Way Out West Album
Further establishes his reputation as a leading saxophonist.
1959C▼$0.4M-$0.09999999999999998M
Williamsburg Bridge Sabbatical
Takes a sabbatical, practicing on the Williamsburg Bridge.
1962B▲$0.8M+$0.4M
The Bridge Album Release
Returns with 'The Bridge' album.
1990B$2M+$1.2M
National Medal of Arts
Awarded the National Medal of Arts.
2011B$4M+$2M
Retirement from Performing
Officially retires from performing, focusing on his legacy.
2026A▲$5M+$1M
Jazz Legend
Rollins is considered one of the most important jazz figures.
Last updated: February 25, 2026