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Stan Getz
Stanley Getz is an American jazz saxophonist, known professionally as Stan Getz. Playing mainly on the tenor saxophone, Getz is known as "The Sound" due to its lyrical and warm sound, the main influence of which is the soft and graceful timbre of idol Lester Young. Famous in the late 1940s with Woody Herman's big band, Getz was described by critic Scott Yanow as "one of the greatest tenor saxophonists of all time". Getz has performed in exciting jazz and bebop bands. Influenced by João Gilberto and Antônio Carlos Jobim, he popularized bossa nova in the US with his hit single "The Girl from Ipanema".
Birth nameStanley Getz
BornFebruary 2, 1927, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedJune 6, 1991, Malibu, California, U.S.
GenresCool jazz, bossa nova, bebop
InstrumentsTenor saxophone
Years active1943–1991
LabelsVerve, Prestige

About Stan Getz

Saxophonist Stan Getz was born on February 2, 1927 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States (He dies at the age of 64, on June 6, 1991).

One of the greatest jazz saxophonists of all time, whose hit"The Girl from Ipanema" solidified his fame.

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Stan Getz before becoming famous

Stan Getz was born in the Zodiac sign Aquarius (The Water-Bearer), and 1927 is also the year of Rabbit (兔) in the Chinese Zodiac.

He grew up wanting to play any instrument he could get his hands on, but by thirteen, he had narrowed his focus to the saxophone.

Achievement of Stan Getz

His partners included Pianist Oscar Peterson, Composer Jimmy Dorsey, Clarinet Player Benny Goodman, and other jazz greats.

Stan Getz's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

His parents, who were Ukrainian Jews, emigrated to New York in the early 1900s.

Stan Getz on Social Media

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Stan Getz Collabed with

The majority of Pianist Antonio Carlos Jobim's most famous jazz standards were composed with Saxophonist Stan Getz, but Getz's distinct voice brought the melodies to life.

Stan Getz Income & Net worth

Stan Getz'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 Stan Getz.

Stan Getz Height and Weight

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Latest information about Stan Getz updated on March 16 2023.