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
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| 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 |
