Sonny Stitt
- Type: Classic Bandleader
- Born: February 2, 1924 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States
- Died: 22 July 1982, Washington, District of Columbia, United States
- Active: 1945 - 1982
Biography
A prolific and fiery saxophonist, Sonny Stitt was a master of the bebop language on both alto and tenor. While often compared to *Charlie Parker*, he developed his own powerful voice, characterized by its blues-drenched vocabulary, blistering speed, and relentless swing.
Sonny Stitt Discography
- Mr. Saxophone (1951) - Album - rated 3.11/5
- Favorites Volume One (1952) - Compilation - rated 3.6/5
- Playing Arrangements From the Pen of Johnny Richards (1952) - Album - rated 3.28/5
- Sonny Stitt Plays Arrangements From the Pen of Quincy Jones (1956) - Album - rated 3.07/5
- Sonny Stitt Plays (1956) - Album - rated 3.77/5
- Kaleidoscope (1957) - Compilation - rated 3.49/5
- Only the Blues (1957) - Album - rated 3.46/5
- Sonny Stitt ‎Blows the Blues (1960) - Album - rated 3.95/5
- Now! (1963) - Album - rated 3.58/5
- Stitt Plays Bird (1964) - Album - rated 3.91/5