Sonny Stitt nickname(s):
Sonny Stitt
Sonny Stitt date of birth:
February 2, 1924
How old was Sonny Stitt when died?
58
Where was Sonny Stitt born?
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
When did Sonny Stitt die?
July 22, 1982
Where did Sonny Stitt die?
Washington, D.C.
Sonny Stitt body shape:
Average
What color are Sonny Stitt's eyes?
Black
What color is Sonny Stitt's hair?
Black
Is Sonny Stitt gay or straight?
Straight
What is Sonny Stitt's ethnicity?
Black
What is Sonny Stitt nationality?
American
What is Sonny Stitt's occupation?
Saxophonist
What genre is Sonny Stitt's work?
Jazz, Bebop, Hard Bop, Bebop
What instruments does Sonny Stitt play?
Tenor saxophone, Alto Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Saxophone
Short Biography
Edward "Sonny" Stitt (born Edward Boatner, Jr.; February 2, 1924 – July 22, 1982) was an American jazz saxophonist of the bebop/hard bop idiom. He was one of the best-documented saxophonists of his generation, recording more than 100 albums. He was nicknamed the "Lone Wolf" by jazz critic Dan Morgenstern, in reference to his relentless touring and devotion to jazz. Stitt was sometimes viewed as a mere Charlie Parker mimic, especially earlier in his career, but gradually came to develop his own sound and style - particularly when performing on tenor sax.