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Stan Getz (born Stanley Gayetski, February 2, 1927 – June 6, 1991) was an American jazz saxophonist. Playing primarily the tenor saxophone, Getz was known as "The Sound" because of his warm, lyrical tone, with his prime influence being the wispy, mellow timbre of his idol, Lester Young.
Grammy Award (1962) Stan Getz (born Feb. 2, 1927, Philadelphia, Pa., U.S.—died June 6, 1991, Malibu, Calif.) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist, perhaps the best-known musician of jazz ’s “cool school,” noted for his mellow, lush tone. Getz began studying the saxophone at age 13 and made his professional debut at 15.
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Jun 7, 1991 · Stan Getz, one of jazz's best known figures and most explosively imaginative tenor saxophonists, died yesterday afternoon at his home in Malibu, Calif. He was 64 years old. The cause of death...
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In his book Stan Getz: A Life in Jazz Donald L. Maggin quotes saxophonist Zoot Sims as saying, “Yeah, Stan’s a nice bunch of guys.”. Born on February 2, 1927, and raised in the Bronx, Getz was a handsome, intelligent child who was drawn to music. He began playing harmonica, and in high school he progressed to bass, then bassoon, and ...
Active. 1940s - 1990s. Born. February 2, 1927 in Philadelphia, PA. Died. June 6, 1991 in Malibu, CA. Genre. Jazz, International. Styles. Bossa Nova, Brazilian Traditions, West Coast Jazz, Cool, Hard Bop, Jazz Instrument, Saxophone Jazz, Trumpet Jazz, Post-Bop. Also Known As. Stanley Gayetzby. Member Of.
