Jazz Greats: Sonny Stitt

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

   Sonny Stitt recorded over 100 Albums, and was one of the first Artist to experiment with the electric Saxophone. His sound was similar to Charlie Parker by coincidence, but his endless efforts and work ethics solidified him as a Great: Please take a listen here and have a exciting Saturday: The night has a thousand nights , Dark eyes , Lovers come back and Tune up

  
  


Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sonny_Stitt 

Background information
Birth name	Edward Boatner, Jr.
Also known as	Sonny Stitt
Born	February 2, 1924 Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Died	July 22, 1982 (aged 58) Washington, D.C., USA
Genres	Jazz, bebop, hard bop
Occupations	Saxophonist
Instruments	Tenor saxophone, alto saxophone
Associated acts	Billy Eckstine, Gene Ammons,Eddie Davis, Charlie Parker,Miles Davis