Stanley Turrentine
American jazz saxophonist and record producer (1934–2000) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Stanley William Turrentine (April 5, 1934 – September 12, 2000)[1] was an American jazz tenor saxophonist and record producer. He began his career playing R&B for Earl Bostic and later soul jazz recording for the Blue Note label from 1960, touching on jazz fusion during a stint on CTI in the 1970s.[2] He was described by critic Steve Huey as "renowned for his distinctively thick, rippling tone [and] earthy grounding in the blues."[3] In the 1960s Turrentine was married to organist Shirley Scott, with whom he frequently recorded, and he was the younger brother of trumpeter Tommy Turrentine, with whom he also recorded.[4]
For other uses, see Mr. T (disambiguation).
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Birth name | Stanley William Turrentine |
Born | (1934-04-05)April 5, 1934 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Died | September 12, 2000(2000-09-12) (aged 66) New York City, U.S. |
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Instrument | Tenor saxophone |
Discography | Stanley Turrentine discography |
Years active | 1959–2000 |
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