Sonny Stitt

Quick Facts

Full Name	Sonny Stitt
Occupation	Saxophonist
Date Of Birth	Feb 2, 1924(1924-02-02)
Age	100
Date Of Death	1982-07-22
Birthplace	Boston
Country	United States
Birth City	Massachusetts
Horoscope	Aquarius

Sonny Stitt Biography

Sonny Stitt is one of the most popular and richest Saxophonist who was born on February 2, 1924 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. He was dubbed the Lone Wolf due to his singular dedication to his music Stitt was a bop and jazz musician who recorded over 100 albums.

He worked together with He collaborated with Chick Corea on an Afro-Cuban jazz version of “Autumn Leaves,” as well as a wide variety of other Latin variations on classic songs. on an Afro-Cuban jazz rendition of “Autumn Leaves,” as in a variety of other Latin versions of classic songs.

His birthplace was in Boston but was raised living in Saginaw, Michigan.

Sonny Stitt Net Worth

Sonny Stitt is one of the richest Saxophonist from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Sonny Stitt 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was introduced to He met Charlie Parker in 1943 and he started recording with Dizzy Gillespie and Stan Getz a few years later. in 1943, and then began making records together with Dizzy Gillespie and Stan Getz a few years later.

The duo of Gene Ammons were an inseparable band for a long time.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Sonny Stitt Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

Sonny Ranked on the list of most popular Saxophonist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Sonny Stitt celebrates birthday on February 2 of every year.

Top Facts about Sonny Stitt

1. Sonny Stitt was a prominent American jazz saxophonist.
2. He played alto, tenor, and baritone saxophones with virtuosity.
3. Stitt recorded over 100 albums as a bandleader.
4. He collaborated with many jazz legends such as Dizzy Gillespie and Miles Davis.
5. Stitt’s improvisational skills were highly praised by critics and fans alike.
6. He was known for his bebop style of playing the saxophone.
7. Stitt received several awards throughout his career, including a Grammy nomination in 1983.
8. His most famous compositions include “Eternal Triangle” and “The Eternal One.”
9. Stitt’s music influenced generations of jazz musicians after him.
10. He passed away in 1982 at the age of 58 due to cancer complications.

Is Sonny Stitt still alive?

July 22, 1982

Who did Sonny Stitt influence?

Stitt had the qualities essential to a tenor battler; he was implacable, indefatigable and inventive. Although his playing was at first heavily inspired by Charlie Parker and Lester Young, Stitt eventually developed his own style, one which influenced John Coltrane.

Where is Sonny Stitt from?

Boston, MA

When did Sonny Stitt start playing?

Stitt’s earliest recordings were made in 1945 with Stan Getz and Dizzy Gillespie. He had also played in some swing bands, though he mainly played in bop bands. Stitt was featured in Tiny Bradshaw’s big band in the early forties. Stitt replaced Charlie Parker in Dizzy Gillespie’s band in 1945.

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Died| July 31, 1966 (aged 41) New York City, New York, U.S.
Genres| Jazz, bebop
Occupation(s)| Musician
Instruments| Piano