Sonny Stitt

High school (ages 12+)
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1. When was Sonny Stitt born?February 2, 1924
2. When did Sonny Stitt die?July 22, 1982
3. How big is Sonny Stitt?Over 100 albums recorded
4. What is the full name?Edward Hammond Boatner Jr
5. What is the primary instruments?Tenor saxophone, Alto saxophone, Baritone saxophone
6. Who was Sonny Stitt?Sonny Stitt was a famous saxophone player who made jazz music swing. He was born in 1924 and became known for his warm, resonant tone and many recordings.

Bebop: A highly complex and virtuosic style of jazz characterized by fast tempos, intricate harmonies, and rapid improvisation.
Hard Bop: A subgenre of jazz that emerged in the 1950s, blending bebop's complexity with influences from blues, R&B, and gospel music.
Idiom: A characteristic style or way of speaking or behaving, in music it refers to a particular genre or style.
Improvisation: The spontaneous creation of music during a performance, often involving complex melodies and rhythms.