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Sonny Stitt

Regarded at first as a lesser Charlie Parker, Sonny Stitt carved out a memorable career on the saxophone with a confrontational, inventive style that matured into a rich understanding of both sizzling bebop and classic ballads. He enjoyed musical duels with fellow artists and had the gift of being an entertainer who loved to engage and please audiences. Over dozens of recordings, he played a formative role in the development of modern jazz and played with all the top jazz stars of his era including Dizzy Gillespie, Thelonious Monk and Miles Davis. Born in Boston, he was give...