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Sonny Stitt
Regarded at first as a lesser Charlie Parker, Sonny Stitt carved out a memorable
career on the saxophone with a confrontational, inventive style that matured
into a rich understanding of both sizzling bebop and classic ballads. He enjoyed
musical duels with fellow artists and had the gift of being an entertainer who
loved to engage and please audiences. Over dozens of recordings, he played a
formative role in the development of modern jazz and played with all the top
jazz stars of his era including Dizzy Gillespie, Thelonious Monk and Miles
Davis.
Born in Boston, he was give...
On the Sunny Side of the StreetSonny Rollins, Dizzy Gillespie and Sonny Stitt
Sonny Side Up
5:41
All God's Chillun Got RhythmSonny Stitt and Bud Powell
Stitt's Bits - The Bebop Recordings, 1949-1952
Back in Your Own Back YardSonny Stitt and Gene Ammons Band
Wow
3:15
If You Are But a DreamSonny Stitt, Gene Ammons and Jack McDuff
Soul Summit
4:25
Mean to MeJohn Lewis, Dizzy Gillespie, Sonny Stitt, Percy Heath, Skeeter Best and Charlie Persip
The Modern Jazz Sextet
6:34
Just FriendsSonny Stitt
Verve Jazz Masters 50
