Stan Getz
American jazz saxophonist (1927–1991)
Biography
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. Coming to prominence in the late 1940s with Woody Herman's big band, Getz is described by critic Scott Yanow as "one of the all-time great tenor saxophonists". Getz performed in bebop and cool jazz groups. Influenced by João Gilberto and Antônio Carlos Jobim, he also helped popularize bossa nova in the United States with the hit 1964 single "The Girl from Ipanema".
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Career highlights
Genres
- jazz
- bebop
Instruments
- tenor saxophone
- saxophone
Awards & honours (4)
- Paul Acket Award
- Grammy Award for Record of the Year
- Grammy Award for Album of the Year
- Latin Grammy Hall of Fame
Quick answers about Stan Getz
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- Stan Getz died on June 6, 1991 at the age of 64.
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- Stan Getz was born on February 2, 1927.
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- Stan Getz was born in Philadelphia.
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- Stan Getz's zodiac sign is Aquarius.
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- Stan Getz is a citizen of United States.
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