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 life

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.

Sonny was born in Boston, Massachusetts, and grew up in Saginaw, Michigan. His earliest recordings were from 1945, with Stan Getz and Dizzy Gillespie. He had also experienced playing in some swing bands, though he mainly played in bop bands.