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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.
American jazz musician, playing the alto and the tenor saxophone. Son of Edward Boatner . Born: February 2, 1924, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A. Died: July 22, 1982, Washington, D.C., U.S.A. Sonny Stitt established himself on the American jazz scene in the 60's before making an impact on the UK jazz funk scene during the mid-70's.
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.
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.
2. Feb. 2024 · You can also find many of these great musicians in our pick of the 50 best jazz albums of all time. One of the few saxophone greats who is known for both his alto and tenor playing, we pulled out the most essential Sonny Stitt albums from his extensive discography.
