Stan Getz

Quick Facts

Full Name	Stan Getz
Occupation	Saxophonist
Date Of Birth	Feb 2, 1927(1927-02-02)
Age	97
Date Of Death	1991-06-06
Birthplace	Philadelphia
Country	United States
Birth City	Pennsylvania
Horoscope	Aquarius

Stan Getz Biography

Stan Getz is one of the most popular and richest Saxophonist who was born on February 2, 1927 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. One of the most famous jazz saxophonists in history who was immortalized by his song, “The Girl from Ipanema.”

Antonio Carlos Jobim worked with Stan Getz to write most of his most famous jazz standards, but Getz’s unique sound brought the notes to life. collaborated together with Stan Getz to write most of his most well-known jazz standards, but Stan Getz’s distinctive voice brought the notes to life.

Parents of the boy, Ukranian Jews, emigrated from Kiev to New York in the early 1900s.

Stan Getz Net Worth

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

He was a child who wanted to play all instruments that he could lay the chance to play, however at the age of thirteen, he devoted his attention solely on the saxophone.

He performed with jazz legends He played with jazz greats Oscar Peterson, Jimmy Dorsey, Benny Goodman, and others., Jimmy Dorsey, Benny Goodman, and many more.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Stan Getz Dating?

According to our records, Stan Getz married to Monica Silfverskiöld , Beverly Byrne. As of December 1, 2023, Stan Getz’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

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

Top Facts about Stan Getz

1. Stan Getz was born in Philadelphia in 1927.
2. He began playing saxophone at age 13.
3. Getz’s nickname was “The Sound.”
4. His hit song “The Girl from Ipanema” won a Grammy.
5. Getz recorded over 100 albums throughout his career.
6. He played with jazz legends such as Dizzy Gillespie and Charlie Parker.
7. Getz struggled with drug addiction for much of his life.
8. He died of liver cancer in Malibu, California in 1991.
9. Getz was posthumously awarded the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 1998.
10. His music continues to influence jazz musicians today.

What was Stan Getz known for?

Stan Getz, byname of Stanley Getz, (born Feb. 2, 1927, Philadelphia, Pa., U.S.—died June 6, 1991, Malibu, Calif.), American jazz tenor saxophonist , perhaps the best-known musician of jazz’s “cool school,” noted for his mellow, lush tone.

Is Stan Getz Brazilian?

Getz/Gilberto is an album by American saxophonist Stan Getz and Brazilian guitarist João Gilberto, featuring pianist and composer Antônio Carlos Jobim (Tom Jobim), who also composed many of the tracks.

Where was Stan Getz from?

Philadelphia, PA

Did Stan Getz come from a musical family?

In 1913, Harris and Beckie emigrated to the United States with their three sons Al, Phil, and Ben, following their son Louis Gayetski who had emigrated to the US the year before. Getz’s original family name, “Gayetski”, was changed to Getz upon arrival in America.

Was Stan Getz an alcoholic?

In two weeks I was hooked and I spent 10 years trying to get off.” STAN GETZ TALKING ABOUT HIS LIFELONG DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE IN A 1986 INTERVIEW WITH MUSIC EXECUTIVE AND AUTHOR JOE SMITH. I think what we did was in spite of the drugs. The drugs were in the culture long before they reached the public.