Saxophonists · 1939–2018
Sonny Fortune
American saxophonist (1939–2018)
- Born
- 19 May 1939
Philadelphia - Died
- 25 October 2018
New York City - Country
- United States
- Active
- 1966–2018
- Record labels
- Blue Note, Atlantic Records, Prestige, Strata-East Records, Horizon Records
- Discography
- 16 albums
Biography
Sonny Fortune was a jazz musician who played saxophone, clarinet, flute and alto saxophone. Sonny Fortune was born on 19 May 1939 in Philadelphia and died on 25 October 2018 in New York City. The music is usually filed under jazz, jazz fusion and free jazz. Record labels: Blue Note, Atlantic Records, Prestige and Strata-East Records. The discography here lists 16 albums, from “Trip on the Strip” (1966) to “Invitation” (2010).
Cornelius "Sonny" Fortune (May 19, 1939 – October 25, 2018) was an American jazz saxophonist. He played soprano, alto, tenor, and baritone saxophones, clarinet, and flute.
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Discography
Studio and live albums
Also plays on
Albums where Sonny Fortune is credited as a sideman
| 1974 | Get Up With It — Miles Davis |
| 1974 | Big Fun — Miles Davis |
Frequently asked questions
What instrument did Sonny Fortune play?
Sonny Fortune is known for playing saxophone, clarinet, flute and alto saxophone.
When and where was Sonny Fortune born?
Sonny Fortune was born 19 May 1939 in Philadelphia.
What are Sonny Fortune's best-known albums?
Albums in our database include Trip on the Strip (1966), Long Before Our Mothers Cried (1974), Awakening (1975), Waves of Dreams (1976) and Serengeti Minstrel (1977).
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