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

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   Yardbird Suite

   Ornithology

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   Birth Of The Blues

   Blows The Blues

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   Be-Bop

   For Musicians Only

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   On The Sunny Side Of The Street

   Dizzy 100

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   I Got Rhythm

   Verve Jazz Masters 50: Sonny Stitt

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   Blues Greasy

   Personal Appearance

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   Sumphin

   Duets

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   I'll Remember April

   Sonny Stitt Sits In With The Oscar Peterson Trio

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   Morning After Blues

   Blows The Blues

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    Home Free Blues

    Blows The Blues

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