Stanley William Turrentine (April 5, 1934 – September 12, 2000)
Bandleader, Composer and Saxophonist, Stanley Turrentine, worked in many sub-genres of Jazz, but was most prolific in Soul Jazz. He had major success in the 1970's, though he was active since 1959. Please take a listen here and have a exciting Saturday: Don't Mess With Mister T.
| Background information | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 5, 1934 |
| Origin | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania,U.S. |
| Died | September 12, 2000(aged 66) |
| Genres | Bebop, hard bop, jazz blues,soul jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Bandleader, composer,saxophonist |
| Instruments | Tenor saxophone |
| Years active | 1959–2000 |
| Labels | Blue Note, Fantasy, CTI,Prestige, Impulse! |
| Associated acts | Shirley Scott, Tommy Turrentine, Jimmy Smith,Freddie Hubbard, Kei Akagi |
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