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Stanley Turrentine

Talented, big-toned, and bluesy tenor saxophonist who fit perfectly within the classic soul jazz and mainstream format.
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Stanley Turrentine

Stanley Turrentine - Artist Details

Active

1950s - 2000s

Born

April 5, 1934 in Pittsburgh, PA

Died

September 12, 2000 in New York, NY

Genre

Jazz

Styles

Fusion Hard Bop Soul Jazz Smooth Jazz

Also Known As

Mr. T

Stanley William Turrentine

The Sugar Man

Member Of

CTI All-Stars Fuse One

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