Album: For Musicians Only by Sonny Stitt (1958)
Genre: Jazz
Record Label: Verve
Format: Album

Artist Background: Edward "Sonny" Stitt (born Edward Boatner, Jr., February 2, 1924 - July 22, 1982) was an American jazz saxophonist of the bebop/hard bop idiom. He was one of the best-documented saxophonists of his generation, recording over 100 albums. He was nicknamed the "Lone Wolf" by jazz critic Dan Morgenstern, in reference to his relentless touring and devotion to jazz. Part of the Boston, Massachusetts, USA music scene. Emerged in the classic era. Associated with Jazz movement.

Music Scene: Part of the Boston, Massachusetts, USA music scene. Emerged in the classic era. Associated with Jazz movement.

Tags: Jazz, classic, Album, Verve

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Album: We'll Be Together Again by Sonny Stitt (1969)
Genre: Jazz
Record Label: Prestige
Format: Album

Artist Background: Edward "Sonny" Stitt (born Edward Boatner, Jr., February 2, 1924 - July 22, 1982) was an American jazz saxophonist of the bebop/hard bop idiom. He was one of the best-documented saxophonists of his generation, recording over 100 albums. He was nicknamed the "Lone Wolf" by jazz critic Dan Morgenstern, in reference to his relentless touring and devotion to jazz. Part of the Boston, Massachusetts, USA music scene. Emerged in the classic era. Associated with Jazz movement.

Music Scene: Part of the Boston, Massachusetts, USA music scene. Emerged in the classic era. Associated with Jazz movement.

Tags: Jazz, 1960s, Album, Prestige


Album: Endgame Brilliance: Constellation & Tune-Up by Sonny Stitt (1997)
Genre: Jazz
Format: Album

Artist Background: Edward "Sonny" Stitt (born Edward Boatner, Jr., February 2, 1924 - July 22, 1982) was an American jazz saxophonist of the bebop/hard bop idiom. He was one of the best-documented saxophonists of his generation, recording over 100 albums. He was nicknamed the "Lone Wolf" by jazz critic Dan Morgenstern, in reference to his relentless touring and devotion to jazz. Part of the Boston, Massachusetts, USA music scene. Emerged in the classic era. Associated with Jazz movement.

Music Scene: Part of the Boston, Massachusetts, USA music scene. Emerged in the classic era. Associated with Jazz movement.

Tags: Jazz, 1990s, Album


Album: Constellation by Sonny Stitt (1972)
Genre: Jazz
Format: Album

Artist Background: Edward "Sonny" Stitt (born Edward Boatner, Jr., February 2, 1924 - July 22, 1982) was an American jazz saxophonist of the bebop/hard bop idiom. He was one of the best-documented saxophonists of his generation, recording over 100 albums. He was nicknamed the "Lone Wolf" by jazz critic Dan Morgenstern, in reference to his relentless touring and devotion to jazz. Part of the Boston, Massachusetts, USA music scene. Emerged in the classic era. Associated with Jazz movement.

Music Scene: Part of the Boston, Massachusetts, USA music scene. Emerged in the classic era. Associated with Jazz movement.

Tags: Jazz, 1970s, Album


Album: So Doggone Good by Sonny Stitt (1998)
Genre: Jazz
Format: Album

Artist Background: Edward "Sonny" Stitt (born Edward Boatner, Jr., February 2, 1924 - July 22, 1982) was an American jazz saxophonist of the bebop/hard bop idiom. He was one of the best-documented saxophonists of his generation, recording over 100 albums. He was nicknamed the "Lone Wolf" by jazz critic Dan Morgenstern, in reference to his relentless touring and devotion to jazz. Part of the Boston, Massachusetts, USA music scene. Emerged in the classic era. Associated with Jazz movement.

Music Scene: Part of the Boston, Massachusetts, USA music scene. Emerged in the classic era. Associated with Jazz movement.

Tags: Jazz, 1990s, Album


Album: The Oscar Peterson Trio At Newport by Sonny Stitt (1958)
Genre: Jazz
Format: Album

Artist Background: Edward "Sonny" Stitt (born Edward Boatner, Jr., February 2, 1924 - July 22, 1982) was an American jazz saxophonist of the bebop/hard bop idiom. He was one of the best-documented saxophonists of his generation, recording over 100 albums. He was nicknamed the "Lone Wolf" by jazz critic Dan Morgenstern, in reference to his relentless touring and devotion to jazz. Part of the Boston, Massachusetts, USA music scene. Emerged in the classic era. Associated with Jazz movement.

Music Scene: Part of the Boston, Massachusetts, USA music scene. Emerged in the classic era. Associated with Jazz movement.

Tags: Jazz, classic, Album


Album: Stitt's Bits by Sonny Stitt (1996)
Genre: Jazz
Format: Album

Artist Background: Edward "Sonny" Stitt (born Edward Boatner, Jr., February 2, 1924 - July 22, 1982) was an American jazz saxophonist of the bebop/hard bop idiom. He was one of the best-documented saxophonists of his generation, recording over 100 albums. He was nicknamed the "Lone Wolf" by jazz critic Dan Morgenstern, in reference to his relentless touring and devotion to jazz. Part of the Boston, Massachusetts, USA music scene. Emerged in the classic era. Associated with Jazz movement.

Music Scene: Part of the Boston, Massachusetts, USA music scene. Emerged in the classic era. Associated with Jazz movement.

Tags: Jazz, 1990s, Album


Album: Sonny Side Up by Sonny Stitt (1957)
Genre: Jazz
Record Label: Verve Reissues
Format: Album

Artist Background: Edward "Sonny" Stitt (born Edward Boatner, Jr., February 2, 1924 - July 22, 1982) was an American jazz saxophonist of the bebop/hard bop idiom. He was one of the best-documented saxophonists of his generation, recording over 100 albums. He was nicknamed the "Lone Wolf" by jazz critic Dan Morgenstern, in reference to his relentless touring and devotion to jazz. Part of the Boston, Massachusetts, USA music scene. Emerged in the classic era. Associated with Jazz movement.

Music Scene: Part of the Boston, Massachusetts, USA music scene. Emerged in the classic era. Associated with Jazz movement.

Tags: Jazz, classic, Album, Verve Reissues

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Album: Sits In With The Oscar Peterson Trio by Sonny Stitt (1991)
Genre: Jazz
Format: Album

Artist Background: Edward "Sonny" Stitt (born Edward Boatner, Jr., February 2, 1924 - July 22, 1982) was an American jazz saxophonist of the bebop/hard bop idiom. He was one of the best-documented saxophonists of his generation, recording over 100 albums. He was nicknamed the "Lone Wolf" by jazz critic Dan Morgenstern, in reference to his relentless touring and devotion to jazz. Part of the Boston, Massachusetts, USA music scene. Emerged in the classic era. Associated with Jazz movement.

Music Scene: Part of the Boston, Massachusetts, USA music scene. Emerged in the classic era. Associated with Jazz movement.

Tags: Jazz, 1990s, Album


Album: Only the Blues by Sonny Stitt (1958)
Genre: Jazz
Format: Album

Artist Background: Edward "Sonny" Stitt (born Edward Boatner, Jr., February 2, 1924 - July 22, 1982) was an American jazz saxophonist of the bebop/hard bop idiom. He was one of the best-documented saxophonists of his generation, recording over 100 albums. He was nicknamed the "Lone Wolf" by jazz critic Dan Morgenstern, in reference to his relentless touring and devotion to jazz. Part of the Boston, Massachusetts, USA music scene. Emerged in the classic era. Associated with Jazz movement.

Music Scene: Part of the Boston, Massachusetts, USA music scene. Emerged in the classic era. Associated with Jazz movement.

Tags: Jazz, classic, Album

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Album: Sonny Stitt Bud Powell J.J. Johnson by Sonny Stitt (1989)
Genre: Jazz
Format: Album

Artist Background: Edward "Sonny" Stitt (born Edward Boatner, Jr., February 2, 1924 - July 22, 1982) was an American jazz saxophonist of the bebop/hard bop idiom. He was one of the best-documented saxophonists of his generation, recording over 100 albums. He was nicknamed the "Lone Wolf" by jazz critic Dan Morgenstern, in reference to his relentless touring and devotion to jazz. Part of the Boston, Massachusetts, USA music scene. Emerged in the classic era. Associated with Jazz movement.

Music Scene: Part of the Boston, Massachusetts, USA music scene. Emerged in the classic era. Associated with Jazz movement.

Tags: Jazz, 1980s, Album


Album: Stitt Plays Bird by Sonny Stitt (2003)
Genre: Jazz
Record Label: Rhino Atlantic
Format: Album

Artist Background: Edward "Sonny" Stitt (born Edward Boatner, Jr., February 2, 1924 - July 22, 1982) was an American jazz saxophonist of the bebop/hard bop idiom. He was one of the best-documented saxophonists of his generation, recording over 100 albums. He was nicknamed the "Lone Wolf" by jazz critic Dan Morgenstern, in reference to his relentless touring and devotion to jazz. Part of the Boston, Massachusetts, USA music scene. Emerged in the classic era. Associated with Jazz movement.

Music Scene: Part of the Boston, Massachusetts, USA music scene. Emerged in the classic era. Associated with Jazz movement.

Tags: Jazz, 2000s, Album, Rhino Atlantic


Album: Kaleidoscope by Sonny Stitt (1983)
Genre: Jazz
Record Label: Original Jazz Classics
Format: Album

Artist Background: Edward "Sonny" Stitt (born Edward Boatner, Jr., February 2, 1924 - July 22, 1982) was an American jazz saxophonist of the bebop/hard bop idiom. He was one of the best-documented saxophonists of his generation, recording over 100 albums. He was nicknamed the "Lone Wolf" by jazz critic Dan Morgenstern, in reference to his relentless touring and devotion to jazz. Part of the Boston, Massachusetts, USA music scene. Emerged in the classic era. Associated with Jazz movement.

Music Scene: Part of the Boston, Massachusetts, USA music scene. Emerged in the classic era. Associated with Jazz movement.

Tags: Jazz, 1980s, Album, Original Jazz Classics

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Album: Stitt Meets Brother Jack by Sonny Stitt (1962)
Genre: Jazz
Record Label: Original Jazz Classics
Format: Album

Artist Background: Edward "Sonny" Stitt (born Edward Boatner, Jr., February 2, 1924 - July 22, 1982) was an American jazz saxophonist of the bebop/hard bop idiom. He was one of the best-documented saxophonists of his generation, recording over 100 albums. He was nicknamed the "Lone Wolf" by jazz critic Dan Morgenstern, in reference to his relentless touring and devotion to jazz. Part of the Boston, Massachusetts, USA music scene. Emerged in the classic era. Associated with Jazz movement.

Music Scene: Part of the Boston, Massachusetts, USA music scene. Emerged in the classic era. Associated with Jazz movement.

Tags: Jazz, 1960s, Album, Original Jazz Classics


Album: Now! by Sonny Stitt (1963)
Genre: Jazz
Record Label: GRP
Format: Album

Artist Background: Edward "Sonny" Stitt (born Edward Boatner, Jr., February 2, 1924 - July 22, 1982) was an American jazz saxophonist of the bebop/hard bop idiom. He was one of the best-documented saxophonists of his generation, recording over 100 albums. He was nicknamed the "Lone Wolf" by jazz critic Dan Morgenstern, in reference to his relentless touring and devotion to jazz. Part of the Boston, Massachusetts, USA music scene. Emerged in the classic era. Associated with Jazz movement.

Music Scene: Part of the Boston, Massachusetts, USA music scene. Emerged in the classic era. Associated with Jazz movement.

Tags: Jazz, 1960s, Album, GRP

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Album: Rearin' Back by Sonny Stitt (1962)
Genre: Jazz
Record Label: GRP
Format: Album

Artist Background: Edward "Sonny" Stitt (born Edward Boatner, Jr., February 2, 1924 - July 22, 1982) was an American jazz saxophonist of the bebop/hard bop idiom. He was one of the best-documented saxophonists of his generation, recording over 100 albums. He was nicknamed the "Lone Wolf" by jazz critic Dan Morgenstern, in reference to his relentless touring and devotion to jazz. Part of the Boston, Massachusetts, USA music scene. Emerged in the classic era. Associated with Jazz movement.

Music Scene: Part of the Boston, Massachusetts, USA music scene. Emerged in the classic era. Associated with Jazz movement.

Tags: Jazz, 1960s, Album, GRP


Album: Favorites, Volume 1 by Sonny Stitt (1952)
Genre: Jazz
Format: Album

Artist Background: Edward "Sonny" Stitt (born Edward Boatner, Jr., February 2, 1924 - July 22, 1982) was an American jazz saxophonist of the bebop/hard bop idiom. He was one of the best-documented saxophonists of his generation, recording over 100 albums. He was nicknamed the "Lone Wolf" by jazz critic Dan Morgenstern, in reference to his relentless touring and devotion to jazz. Part of the Boston, Massachusetts, USA music scene. Emerged in the classic era. Associated with Jazz movement.

Music Scene: Part of the Boston, Massachusetts, USA music scene. Emerged in the classic era. Associated with Jazz movement.

Tags: Jazz, classic, Album


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