Stanley Turrentine

Stanley William Turrentine (1934 – 2000) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist.

Born in Pittsburgh's Hill District, he began his career with blues and rhythm and blues bands, and was at first greatly influence

Stanley William Turrentine (1934 – 2000) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist.

Born in Pittsburgh's Hill District, he began his career with blues and rhythm and blues bands, and was at first greatly influenced by Illinois Jacquet. In the 1950s he went on to play with Lowell Fulson, Earl Bostic, and Max Roach's bands.