Sonny Criss
William "Sonny" Criss (23 October 1927 – 19 November 1977) was an American jazz musician. An alto saxophonist of prominence during the bebop era of jazz, he was one of many players influenced by Charlie Parker.
Genre: jazz-saxophone
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Top Tracks
- Blues In My Heart
- We'll Be Together Again
- Summertime - Remastered 1990
- This Is For Benny
- Love For Sale - Remastered 2008/Rudy Van Gelder Edition
- All the Things You Are
- Blues for Boppers
- My Ideal
- Don't You Worry 'Bout A Thing
- Blues In My Heart
- All Night Long
- Steve's Blues
- Willow Weep For Me - 1990 Digital Remaster
- All the Things You Are
- Don't Blame Me
- Blues In My Heart
- God Bless The Child
- This Can't Be Love
- Brother Can You Spare A Dime
- My Ideal
Albums (40)
- Jazzy Time (2024)
- Noche Jazz (2023)
- Criss Crossin' Jazz (2023)
- Mighty Low - Mostly Ballads (2021)
- Intermission (2021)
- Relax Jazz Café (2020)
- Jazz in Paris: The 100 Most Beautiful Melodies (2020)
- Jazz romantique (2020)
- California Boppin' 1947 (Live) (2019)
- Prestige Records: High-Octane Jazz Burners (2019)
- Golden Hits (2019)
- Blues for Rose (2017)
- Classics by Sonny Criss (2017)
- The Lost Recordings (2015)
- Jazz At The Movies (2014)
- The Sound Of Jazz! – Best Of Impulse (2011)
- Live in Italy (2010)
- Mr Blues Pour Flirter (2010)
- More Of The Most Relaxing Jazz Music In The Universe (2009)
- Saga Jazz: Black California "Central Avenue 1945-1950" (Modern Series) (2005)
- Giants Of Jazz: Soul Jazz (2004)
- Giants Of Jazz: Groove (2004)
- Prestige Profiles: Jackie McLean (2004)
- Jazz For An Elegant Rendezvous (2003)
- Jazz For Romantic Moments (2003)
- Jazz For A Rainy Afternoon (2003)
- Saxophones à Saint-Germain des Prés (2001)
- The Complete Imperial Sessions (2000)
- Jazz For The Open Road (1998)
- Jazz For The Quiet Times (1998)
- The Joy Of Sax (1977)
- Warm & Sonny (1976)
- Out Of Nowhere (1976)
- Criss Craft (1975)
- I'll Catch The Sun! (1969)
- This Is Criss! (1966)
- Go Man (1956)
- Jazz - U.S.A. (1956)
- Sonny Criss Plays Cole Porter (1956)
- Presenting Sonny Criss (1947)
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