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Sonny Stitt (* 2. Februar 1924 in Boston; † 22. Juli 1982 in Washington, D.C.; eigentlich Edward Boatner jr. [1]) war ein Alt- und Tenorsaxophonist des Bebop und Hard Bop. Sein Sound auf dem Altsaxophon war dem von Charlie Parker ähnlich, wie auch Musiker wie Quincy Jones feststellten. [2] .
Sonny Stitt (born Edward Hammond Boatner Jr.; February 2, 1924 – July 22, 1982) was an American jazz saxophonist of the bebop / hard bop idiom. Known for his warm tone, he was one of the best-documented saxophonists of his generation, recording more than 100 albums.
Sonny Stitt made more records as a leader than any other jazz instrumentatlist. Although eclipsed in his era by the extraordinary attention focused on Charlie Parker, Stitt was highly admired by both fans and musicians.
Sonny Stitt (tenor and alto saxophonist) was born Edward Boatner Jr. on February 2, in 1924 in Boston, Massachusetts and grew up in Saginaw, Michigan. He had a musical background; his father, Edward Boatner, was a baritone singer, composer and college music professor, his brother was a classically trained pianist, and his mother was a piano ...
9. Aug. 2018 · Sonny Stitt Plays [Full Album] - YouTube. StittMoSh!t. 779 subscribers. Subscribed. 1.5K. 101K views 5 years ago. Personnel: Sonny Stitt (as), Hank Jones (p), Freddie Green (g) (tracks 1-4...
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5. Juli 2023 · Biography. Articles. News. Has Influenced. Edward "Sonny" Stitt was a quintessential saxophonist of the bebop idiom. He was also one of the most prolific saxophonists, recording over 100 records in his lifetime. He was nicknamed the "Lone Wolf" by jazz critic Dan Morgenstern, due to his relentless touring and his devotion to jazz.
Sonny Stitt (born February 2, 1924, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.—died July 22, 1982, Washington, D.C.) was an American jazz musician, one of the first and most fluent bebop saxophonists. One of a musical family, Stitt first became known as an alto saxophonist in the pioneering bop big bands led by Billy Eckstine and Dizzy Gillespie in the mid ...
