Sonny Stitt

alto and tenor saxophones · 1924–1982 · Boston

Bebop and hard bop saxophonist born in Boston, Sonny Stitt is known for his warm tone and recorded more than a hundred albums. Often compared to Charlie Parker early on, he developed a personal style, especially on tenor.

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Styles

• Bebop (Minton's, Monroe's)
• Hard bop

Landmark tracks

• Au Privave (1963)
• Constellation (1963)
• My Little Suede Shoes (1963)
• Hootie Blues (Sonny Stitt) (1963)

Cited in 1 radio episode

• Feb 23, 2026: Sonny Stitt at Bubba's - 1981 (Jazzlive, TSF Jazz, in French)

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