Sonny Criss

William "Sonny" Criss (October 23, 1927 - November 19, 1977) was an American jazz musician.

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October 23 - 1927 - November 19 - 1977 - American - Jazz musician

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An alto saxophonist who came to modest prominence during the bebop era of jazz. Like his partial namesake, Sonny Stitt, Criss was never considered a true innovator (see Charlie Parker), but was a stylist and exceptional player in his own right, and furthered the bebop vocabulary.

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Bebop - Sonny Stitt - Charlie Parker

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