Artist
Sonny Stitt
Boston, United States · 1924 – 1982
Sonny Stitt is a musician from Boston, United States, active 1924–1982. Their discography on Gatefold includes 18 records. They also recorded with Sonny Stitt Quartet.
19
Albums tracked
27
In collections
1924
Since
Biography
American jazz musician, alto, tenor and occasional baritone saxophonist. Son.
Born: February 2, 1924, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A.
Died: July 22, 1982, Washington, D.C., U.S.A.
Stitt played in Tiny Bradshaw's band and first recorded in the 40's for Billy Eckstine`s big band and Dizzy Gillespie`s big band during the bebop era.
Established on the American jazz scene in the 50's and 60`s, he was a prolific recording artist. From 1950 until his death, he made at least one recording almost each year.
Bio from Discogs
Sonny Stitt — solo
Their records — most-collected first.
Blows The Blues
1960
Sonny Stitt / Bud Powell / J.J. Johnson
1956
Sonny's Blues
1977
Tune-Up!
1972
Salt And Pepper
1964
Eight Classic Albums
2012
Verve Jazz Masters 50
1995
I Remember Bird
1977
Satan
1974
Little Green Apples
1969
Soul Electricity!
1969
Soul People
1965
Stitt Goes Latin
1963
Burnin'
1960
Only The Blues
1958
Sonny Stitt With The New Yorkers
1957
Stitt Plays Bird
1964
Stitt's Bits
1958
Sonny Stitt Quartet
Sonny Stitt under another name — MusicBrainz marks this project eponymous.
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