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Saxophonists · 1927–1977

Sonny Criss

American jazz musician (1927–1977)

Born
23 October 1927
Memphis
Died
19 November 1977
Los Angeles
Country
United States
Record labels
Savoy Records
Discography
20 albums

Biography

Sonny Criss was a jazz musician who played saxophone. Sonny Criss was born on 23 October 1927 in Memphis and died on 19 November 1977 in Los Angeles. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: Savoy Records. The discography here lists 20 albums, from “California Boppin'” (1947) to “The Joy of Sax” (1977).

William "Sonny" Criss (October 23, 1927 – November 19, 1977) was an American jazz musician. An alto saxophonist of prominence during the bebop era of jazz, he was one of many players influenced by Charlie Parker.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

California Boppin' 1947 · Jazz Showcase An Evening of Jazz 1949 · Norgran Records Go Man! 1956 · Imperial Jazz - U.S.A. 1956 · Imperial
Sessions, Live 1956 · Live
Sonny Criss Plays Cole Porter 1956 · London Records
At the Crossroads 1959 · Live
Criss Cross 1963 Mr Blues pour flirter 1963 · Brunswick This Is Criss! 1966 · Prestige Portrait of Sonny Criss 1967 · Prestige Up, Up and Away 1967 · Prestige The Beat Goes On! 1968 · Prestige I'll Catch the Sun 1969 · Prestige Rockin' in Rhythm 1969 · Prestige Crisscraft 1975 · Muse Records Saturday Morning 1975 · Xanadu Records Out of Nowhere 1976 · Muse Records Warm & Sonny 1976 · ABC Records The Joy of Sax 1977 · impulse!

Also plays on

Albums where Sonny Criss is credited as a sideman

1976 Confessin’ the Blues — Esther Phillips alto saxophone
1977 Memory Lane Live — The Hampton Hawes All-Stars alto saxophone
2000 Jazz off the Air, Volume 5: The Cinch — Buddy Rich alto saxophone
2000 The Cinch — Buddy Rich alto saxophone
2004 Bopland: The Legendary Elks Club Concert, L.A. 1947 — Dexter Gordon alto saxophone

Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Sonny Criss play?

Sonny Criss is known for playing saxophone.

When and where was Sonny Criss born?

Sonny Criss was born 23 October 1927 in Memphis.

What are Sonny Criss's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include California Boppin' (1947), An Evening of Jazz (1949), Go Man! (1956), Jazz - U.S.A. (1956) and Sonny Criss Plays Cole Porter (1956).

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