Sonny Stitt

About

Sonny Stitt 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 era, recording over 100 albums. He was nicknamed the "Lone Wolf" by jazz critic Dan Morgenstern because of his tendency to rarely work with the same musicians for long despite his relentless touring and devotion to the craft. Stitt was sometimes regarded as a Charlie Parker mimic early in his career, but gradually developed his own sound and style, particularly when performing on the tenor saxophone and even occasionally baritone saxophone.

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Top Tracks

1. 1

   Lester Leaps In

   Now!

2. 2

   I Can't Give You Anything But Love

   Sonny Stitt Sits In With The Oscar Peterson Trio

3. 3

   I'll Remember April

   Sonny Stitt Sits In With The Oscar Peterson Trio

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   Be-Bop

   For Musicians Only

5. 5

   Birth Of The Blues

   Blows The Blues

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   On The Sunny Side Of The Street

   Sonny Side Up

7. 7

   I Got Rhythm

   Verve Jazz Masters 50: Sonny Stitt

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   There Is No Greater Love

   Boss Tenors: Straight Ahead From Chicago August 1961

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   I Know That You Know

   Ken Burns Jazz: Definitive Sonny Rollins

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    Wee (Allen's Alley)

    Dizzy 100

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