Real name: Edward Hammond Boatner Jr.

Effective period / Period of releases: 1949 - 2023

American jazz musician, playing the alto and the tenor saxophone. Son of Edward Boatner.

Born: February 2, 1924, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A.
Died: July 22, 1982, Washington, D.C., U.S.A.

Sonny Stitt established himself on the American jazz scene in the 60's before making an impact on the UK jazz funk scene during the mid-70's.

Prior to these recordings, Sonny Stitt recorded in the 40's for Tiny Bradshaw's band.