Sonny Stitt

Sonny Stitt
Charlie Parker has had many admirers and his influence can be detected in numerous styles, but few have been as avid a disciple as Sonny Sitt. There was almost note-for-note imitation in several early Stitt solos, and the closeness remained until Stitt began de-emphasizing the alto in favor of the tenor, on which he artfully combined the influences of Parker and Lester Young. Stitt gradually developed his own sound and style, though he was never far from Parker on any alto solo. A wonderful...
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Sonny Stitt Verve Jazz Masters 50
Verve Jazz Masters 50 - Sonny Stitt
By: Sonny Stitt
Credited Role:Main Performer
Song List: Listen to Songs by Stitt, Sonny I Got Rhythm, Mean To Me, Sonny's Tune
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Sonny Stitt/J.J. Johnson/Howard McGhee/Max Roach From the Newport Jazz Festival Tribute to Charlie Parker
From the Newport Jazz Festival Tribute to Charlie Parker - Sonny Stitt/J.J. Johnson/Howard McGhee/Max Roach
By: Sonny Stitt/J.J. Johnson/Howard McGhee/Max Roach
Credited Role:Main Performer
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