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Stanley Turrentine
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Saxophonists · 1934–2000

Stanley Turrentine

American jazz saxophonist and record producer (1934–2000)

Born
5 April 1934
Pittsburgh
Died
12 September 2000
New York City
Country
United States
Active
1959–
Record labels
Blue Note, Fantasy, CTI Records
Discography
62 albums

Biography

Stanley Turrentine was a jazz musician who played saxophone. Stanley Turrentine was born on 5 April 1934 in Pittsburgh and died on 12 September 2000 in New York City. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: Blue Note, Fantasy and CTI Records. The discography here lists 62 albums, from “Blue Hour” (1960) to “Up at "Minton's", Vol. 2” (2019).

Stanley William Turrentine (April 5, 1934 – September 12, 2000), nicknamed Mr. T, was an American Grammy nominated jazz tenor saxophonist and record producer. He began his career playing R&B for Earl Bostic and later soul jazz recording for the Blue Note label from 1960, touching on jazz fusion during a stint on CTI in the 1970s. He was described by critic Steve Huey as "renowned for his distinctively thick, rippling tone [and] earthy grounding in the blues." In the 1960s Turrentine was married to organist Shirley Scott, with whom he frequently recorded, and he was the younger brother of trumpeter Tommy Turrentine, with whom he also recorded.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Blue Hour 1960
Look Out! 1960
Stan “The Man” Turrentine 1960
Up at "Minton's", Vol. 1 1961 · Live
Up at Minton's, Volume 2 1961 · Live
That’s Where It’s At 1962
Never Let Me Go 1963
A Chip off the Old Block 1964
Hustlin’ 1965
Joyride 1965
Let It Go 1966
Rough ’n’ Tumble 1966
The Spoiler 1966
Easy Walker 1967
Common Touch 1968
Serenade to a Soul Sister 1968
Always Something There 1969
Another Story 1970
Salt Song 1971
Sugar 1971
Don’t Mess With Mister T. 1973
Have You Ever Seen The Rain 1975
In the Pocket 1975
The Sugar Man 1975
Everybody Come On Out 1976
The Man With the Sad Face 1976
Nightwings 1977
What About You! 1978
Betcha 1979
In Memory Of 1979
Inflation 1980
Mr. Natural 1980
Tender Togetherness 1981
Home Again 1982
Straight Ahead 1985
Z.T.’s Blues 1985
Jubilee Shout!!! 1986
Comin’ Your Way 1987
Wonderland 1987
Cherry 1988
La Place 1989
Live! at Blues Alley 1991 · Live
More Than a Mood 1992
Dearly Beloved 1993
If I Could 1993
Pieces of Dreams 1994
Up at “Minton’s” 1994 · Live
T Time 1995
Jazz Masters 1997
Easy! Stanley Turrentine Plays the Pop Hits 1998
West Side Highway 1998
Do You Have Any Sugar? 1999
Blue Hour: The Complete Sessions 2000
A Bluish Bag 2007
Dearly Beloved 2008
Return of the Prodigal Son 2008
Ain't No Way 2012
New Time Shuffle 2012
Blue Hour The Complete Sessions - Master Takes 2013
Up at "Minton's", Vol. 2 2019 · Live
Love's Finally Found Me
The Look Of Love

Standards written by Stanley Turrentine

TitleKeyFormGroove
Sugar C minor A · 16 Medium swing

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Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Stanley Turrentine play?

Stanley Turrentine is known for playing saxophone.

When and where was Stanley Turrentine born?

Stanley Turrentine was born 5 April 1934 in Pittsburgh.

What are Stanley Turrentine's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Blue Hour (1960), Look Out! (1960), Stan “The Man” Turrentine (1960), Up at "Minton's", Vol. 1 (1961) and Up at Minton's, Volume 2 (1961).

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