- Born
- 2 February 1924
Boston - Died
- 22 July 1982
Washington, D.C. - Country
- United States
- Record labels
- Atlantic Records, Prestige, Flying Dutchman Records, Cobblestone Records
- Discography
- 94 albums
Biography
Sonny Stitt was a jazz musician who played saxophone. Sonny Stitt was born on 2 February 1924 in Boston and died on 22 July 1982 in Washington, D.C.. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: Atlantic Records, Prestige, Flying Dutchman Records and Cobblestone Records. The discography here lists 94 albums, from “Favorites, Volume 1” (1952) to “Boppin' in Baltimore: Live at the Left Bank” (2023).
Sonny Stitt (born Edward Hammond Boatner Jr.; February 2, 1924 – July 22, 1982) was an American jazz saxophonist of the bebop/hard bop idiom. Known for his warm tone, he was one of the best-documented saxophonists of his era, recording over 100 albums. He was nicknamed the "Lone Wolf" by jazz critic Dan Morgenstern because of his tendency to rarely work with the same musicians for long despite his relentless touring and devotion to the craft. Stitt was sometimes regarded as a Charlie Parker mimic early in his career, but gradually developed his own sound and style, particularly when performing on the tenor saxophone and even occasionally baritone saxophone.
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Discography
Studio and live albums
Also plays on
Albums where Sonny Stitt is credited as a sideman
Standards written by Sonny Stitt
| Title | Key |
|---|---|
| Eternal Triangle | B♭ major |
Analysed solos by Sonny Stitt
- Blues in Be-Bopalto saxophone · 186 BPM · Eb-maj · 1946-09-04
- Good Kickalto saxophone · 173 BPM · F-maj · 1946-09-04
- Body and Soulalto saxophone · 68 BPM · Db-maj · 1948-06-01
- Blue Modetenor saxophone · 61 BPM · Bb-maj · 1949-10-17
- Eloratenor saxophone · 193 BPM · Bb-maj · 1949-10-17
- Teapottenor saxophone · 168 BPM · F-maj · 1949-10-17
Historic 78 rpm records
- EPISTROPHY KENNY CLARKE & HIS 52nd STREET BOYS · K. Clarke · "Sonny" Stitt · R… · 1950 archive.org ↗
- ROYAL ROOST (Rue Chaptail) KENNY CLARKE & HIS 52nd STREET BOYS · K. Clarke · "Sonny" Stitt · R… · 1950 archive.org ↗
- Why Do I Love You Sonny Stitt · Jo Jones · John Simmons · Fletcher Peck · Hammerstein… · 1952 archive.org ↗
- Symphony Hall Swing Sonny Stitt · Jo Jones · John Simmons · Fletcher Peck · 1952 archive.org ↗
- If I Could Be with You One Hour Tonight Sonny Stitt · Creamer · Johnson · 1952 archive.org ↗
- Sancho Panza Sonny Stitt · Johnny Richards · J. Richards · 1952 archive.org ↗
- HOOKE'S TOURS Sonny Stitt · Stitt · Rochards · 1953 archive.org ↗
- Sweet and Lovely Sonny Stitt · Arnheim · Tobias Lemare · 1953 archive.org ↗
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Frequently asked questions
What instrument did Sonny Stitt play?
Sonny Stitt is known for playing saxophone.
When and where was Sonny Stitt born?
Sonny Stitt was born 2 February 1924 in Boston.
What are Sonny Stitt's best-known albums?
Albums in our database include Favorites, Volume 1 (1952), Favorites, Volume 2 (1952), The Battle of Birdland (1955), New York Jazz (1956) and Sonny Stitt Bud Powell J.J. Johnson (1956).
External links
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