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Sonny Stitt (altosax)

Sonny Stitt (altosax)

Sonny Stitt (1924–1982) was one of the very best altosax artists in the Charlie Parker tradition, but the comparison was a dark shadow, a strait jacket rather than an honour, forcing him to demonstrate, particularly in the fifties, that he was his own personality with great artistic capabilities… … Read entire article »

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Frank Morgan

Frank Morgan

Frank Morgan (1933 – 2007) was one of the greatest modern altosax talents, believed possibly to be Bird’s successor, but ended up by spending most of his life in jail. … Read entire article »

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Charlie Parker (part 2 – 1952-55)

Charlie Parker (part 2 – 1952-55)

Charlie ‘Bird’ Parker (1920 – 1955) (Part 2: 1952-55) was the creator of modern jazz, an incredible performer on his altosax, a living legend, the Icaros whose wings burned when he flew too high. … Read entire article »

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Benny Carter (altosax)

Benny Carter (altosax)

Benny Carter (1907 – 2003) was one of the greatest altosax players in jazz history, active from 1924 until the turn of the century. His recordings in Europe in the middle 1930s are some of the most valuable jazz treasures… … Read entire article »

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Frank Strozier

Frank Strozier

Frank Strozier (1937 – ) was an excellent altosax player, and flutist, in the modern style, active from 1959, associating with Booker Little, Roy Haynes, Shelly Manne and many others… … Read entire article »

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James Moody (Altosax)

James Moody (Altosax)

James Moody (1925 – 2010) was one of the great giants of postwar jazz, treating the tenor saxophone, the alto saxophone and the flute with equal creative power through a long lifetime… … Read entire article »

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Willie Smith

Willie Smith

Willie Smith (1910 – 1967) was an altosax player who first became known through his work with Jimmie Lunceford in the 1930s and later with the Harry James orchestra… … Read entire article »

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