Sonny Criss
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William "Sonny" Criss (23 October 1927 ā 19 November 1977) was an American jazz musician.[1]
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Birth name | William Criss |
Born | 23 October 1927 Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. |
Died | 19 November 1977(1977-11-19) (aged 50) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Genres | Jazz, bebop |
Occupation(s) | Musician, composer |
Instrument(s) | Alto saxophone, soprano saxophone |
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An alto saxophonist of prominence during the bebop era of jazz, he was one of many players influenced by Charlie Parker.