Sonny Criss

Bebop, Musical Artist

1927 – 1977

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Who was Sonny Criss?

William "Sonny" Criss 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.

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Born
Oct 23, 1927
Memphis
Ethnicity
  • African American
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Lived in
  • Tennessee
Died
Nov 19, 1977
Los Angeles

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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