Sonny Stitt

Edward (Sonny) Stitt (February 2 1924 – July 22 1982) was an American jazz saxophonist. He was a quintessential saxophonist of the bebop idiom. He was also one of the most prolific saxophonists, recording over 100 records in his lifetime. He was nicknamed by jazz critic Dan Morgenstern the "Lone Wolf", due to his assiduous, relentless touring and his devotion to jazz.

Quotation

• "Stitt's throwaways are better than most musician's urgent statements. No musician has said more about the pure pleasure of jazz" - Chris Fujiwara, The Boston Phoenix commenting on Stitt's playing.