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Born: February 02, 1927 in Philadelphia, PA
Years Active: 40 's, 50 's, 60 's, 70 's, 80 's, 90 's
Died: June 06, 1991 in Malibu, CA
Genre: Jazz

Biography
One of the all-time great tenor saxophonists, Stan Getz was known as "The Sound" because he had one of the most beautiful tones ever heard. Getz, whose main early influence was Lester Young, grew to be a major influence himself and to his credit he never stopped evolving. Getz had the opportunity to play in a variety of major swing big bands while... Continue Bio >>

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Samba De Um Nota So (One Note Samba)

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Discography:
2008 Complete Live at Montreux 1972
2004 Live in London, Vol. 2
2004 Live in London
2003 Hooray for Stan Getz
2002 Recorded Fall 1961
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Filmography:
1992 Tenor Titans
1991 The Incomparable Nat "King" Cole
1985 The Harvest Jazz Series: Alto Madness
1983 Vintage Getz, Vol. 1
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Influenced By: Charlie Parker Herbie Steward Zoot Sims Lester Young More >> Followers: Jerry Coker Bob Cooper Allen Eager Phil Bodner Jerome Richardson More >>

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