Sonny Stitt

Sonny Stitt (born Edward Hammond Boatner Jr.; February 2, 1924 – July 22, 1982) 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.

The Saxophones of Sonny Stitt - 2024-05-31T00:00:00.000000Z

The Bubba’s Sessions (Deluxe Remastered Anniversary Edition) - 2023-07-05T00:00:00.000000Z

Boppin' in Baltimore: Live at The Left Bank - 2023-04-28T00:00:00.000000Z

Sonny Stitt: Lone Wolf - The Roost Alternates - 2019-04-26T00:00:00.000000Z

Ornithology - 2018-07-06T00:00:00.000000Z

Sonny Stitt Sits In With The Oscar Peterson Trio - 2008-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Stitt's Bits: The Bebop Recordings, 1949-1952 - 2006-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Work Done (Recorded Live at the Keystone Korner, 1976) - 2005-04-15T00:00:00.000000Z

It's Magic - 2005-03-22T00:00:00.000000Z

Goin' Down Slow - 2003-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Left Bank Encores - 2002-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Brothers 4 - 2001-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

God Bless Jug And Sonny - 2001-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Low Flame - 1999-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

How High The Moon - 1998-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Just In Case You Forgot How Bad He Really Was (Live) - 1998-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

The Sensual Sound Of Sonny Stitt With The Ralph Burns Strings - 1998-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Made for Each Other - 1997-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Legends Of Acid Jazz - 1996-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Night Letter - 1996-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Live At The Hi Hat Volume 2 - 1970-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Verve Jazz Masters 50: Sonny Stitt - 1995-09-26T00:00:00.000000Z

Compact Jazz: Sonny Stitt The Verve Years - 1992-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

In The Beginning - 1991-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Soul Classics - 1988-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

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