ArtistInfo

Sonny Stitt

as, ts, 1924-1982 US, Boston
Musician of Jazz
A.k.a. Edward Stitt

American jazz musician, playing the alto and the tenor saxophone. Born: February 2, 1924, Boston, Massachusets, 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. Prior to these recordings, Sonny Stitt recorded in the 40's for Tiny Bradshaw's band.

Instruments

• Alto sax
• Tenor sax
• Saxophone

Genres

• Jazz
• R&B/Soul
• Latin

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