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Sonny Stitt (Saxophonist) - Age, Birthday, Bio, Facts, Family, Net Worth, Height & More

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Sonny Stitt
Edward Hammond Boatner Jr., known by his stage name Sonny Stitt, is an American jazz saxophonist with the bebop / hard bop idiom. Known for his warm sound, he is one of the most recorded saxophonists of his generation, having recorded over 100 albums. He has been nicknamed "The Lonely Wolf" by jazz critic Dan Morgenstern for his relentless touring and dedication to jazz. Stitt is sometimes seen as an imitation of Charlie Parker, especially earlier in his career, but has gradually developed his own sound and style, especially when performing on the tenor saxophone.
Birth nameEdward Hammond Boatner Jr.
BornFebruary 2, 1924, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
DiedJuly 22, 1982, Washington, D.C, U.S.
GenresJazz
Occupation(s)Musician
InstrumentsSaxophone
Years active1943–1982
LabelsPrestige, Roost, Savoy, Verve, Argo, Impulse, Atlantic, Roulette, Cadet, Muse, Flying Dutchman, Sonet, Who's Who in Jazz
Associated actsBilly Eckstine, Gene Ammons, Eddie Davis, Charlie Parker, Miles Davis

About Sonny Stitt

Saxophonist Sonny Stitt was born on February 2, 1924 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States (He dies at the age of 58, on July 22, 1982).

Stitt was a jazz and bebop musician who produced over a hundred records and earned the moniker"Lone Wolf" for his unwavering dedication to his craft.

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Sonny Stitt before becoming famous

Sonny Stitt was born in the Zodiac sign Aquarius (The Water-Bearer), and 1924 is also the year of Rat (鼠) in the Chinese Zodiac.

He met Saxophonist Charlie Parker in 1943 and began recording with Composer Dizzy Gillespie and Stan Getz a few years later.

Achievement of Sonny Stitt

He and Gene Ammons were inseparable musical partners for many years.

Sonny Stitt's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

He was born in Boston and raised in Saginaw, Michigan.

Sonny Stitt on Social Media

Sonny Stitt Collabed with

He collaborated with Pianist Chick Corea on an Afro-Cuban jazz interpretation of"Autumn Leaves", as well as a number of other Latin spins on classic songs.

Sonny Stitt Income & Net worth

Sonny Stitt's income mainly comes from the work that created his reputation: a saxophonist. Information about his net worth in 2024 is being updated as soon as possible by allfamous.org, you can contact to tell us Net Worth of the Sonny Stitt.

Sonny Stitt Height and Weight

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Latest information about Sonny Stitt updated on March 13 2023.