Sonny Stitt Concert History

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 most well-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.

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Ray Charles / Gene ammons / Sonny Stitt / leon thomas on May 9, 1971 [601-small]

Ray Charles / Gene ammons / Sonny Stitt / leon thomas
May 9, 1971
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Ray Charles / Gene ammons / Sonny Stitt / leon thomas on May 9, 1971 [602-small]

Ray Charles / Gene ammons / Sonny Stitt / leon thomas
May 9, 1971
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Ray Charles / Gene ammons / Sonny Stitt / leon thomas on May 9, 1971 [603-small]

Ray Charles / Gene ammons / Sonny Stitt / leon thomas
May 9, 1971
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Ray Charles / Gene ammons / Sonny Stitt / leon thomas on May 9, 1971 [604-small]

Ray Charles / Gene ammons / Sonny Stitt / leon thomas
May 9, 1971
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Ray Charles / Gene ammons / Sonny Stitt / leon thomas on May 9, 1971 [605-small]

Ray Charles / Gene ammons / Sonny Stitt / leon thomas
May 9, 1971
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Sonny Stitt on Feb 27, 1981 [757-small]

Sonny Stitt
Feb 27 - Mar 8, 1981
 St. Louis, Missouri, United States
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Sonny Stitt on Feb 27, 1981 [758-small]

Sonny Stitt
Feb 27 - Mar 8, 1981
 St. Louis, Missouri, United States
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Jazz
Bebop
Hard Bop
Contemporary Post-Bop
Jazz Saxophone
Soul Jazz
Saxophone
Stride
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1981 1 concert
1979 1 concert
1972 1 concert
1971 1 concert
1970 1 concert
1968 1 concert
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has Sonny Stitt had?

Sonny Stitt has had 6 concerts.

What genre is Sonny Stitt?

Sonny Stitt is most often considered to be Jazz, Bebop, Hard Bop, Contemporary Post-Bop, Jazz Saxophone, Soul Jazz, Saxophone, and Stride.

When was the last Sonny Stitt concert?

The last Sonny Stitt concert was on February 27, 1981 at Marquette's on the Landing in St. Louis, Missouri, United States.

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