Author : Woodrow Witt
Release : 2015
Genre : Jazz musicians
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Sonny Stitt - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Sonny Stitt write by Woodrow Witt. This book was released on 2015. Sonny Stitt available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Sonny Stitt was one of the most influential saxophonists in jazz. Stitt was born on February 2, 1924 and died July 22, 1982. Since so little information is available about Stitt's life and music, the author conducted interviews with his widow, Pamela Stitt, and various musicians who performed with him. These interviews were done in order to provide insight into the life and music of this neglected jazz artist. Five improvised tenor saxophone solos, which were transcribed by the author, are analyzed in this paper. These solos were recorded between 1949 and 1972. All of the solos are based on one of the most popular vehicles for jazz improvisation, George Gershwin's "I Got Rhythm." Four of the five solos are from original compositions by Stitt based on the chord changes to "I Got Rhythm." The remaining solo was performed on the actual tune. The analysis of these solos includes consideration of the scales Stitt used and the use and development of melodic material. The author will trace the lineage of Stitt's tenor saxophone style. Although Stitt began his career as an alto saxophonist, he added the tenor saxophone to his arsenal in the late 1940's. Stitt developed a distinct personality on the tenor saxophone, which shows the influence of Lester Young. Many elements of Young's influence will be explored.