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William "Sonny" Criss (October 23, 1927 - November 19, 1977) was an American jazz musician. An alto saxophonist of modest prominence during the bebop era of jazz. Like his partial namesake, Sonny Stitt, Criss was never considered a true innovator (see Charlie Parker), but was a stylist and exceptional player in his own right, and furthered the bebop vocabulary.

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    Sonny Criss & the LA All Stars - Memory Lane Blues

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    Till I found this I'd never seen Sweets Edison solo on camera for more than a few moments and had never laid eyes on altoist Sonny Criss, pianist Hampton Hawes or bassist Leroy Vinnegar while they were at work. This is an outstanding live in-club performance from 1970.... MORE
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