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Sonny Criss | |
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 Sonny Criss c. 1960 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | William Criss |
| Born | 23 October 1927 Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Died | 19 November 1977 (aged 50) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz, bebop |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, composer |
| Instrument(s) | Alto saxophone, soprano saxophone |
William "Sonny" Criss (23 October 1927 – 19 November 1977) was an American jazz musician.[1]
An alto saxophonist of prominence during the bebop era of jazz, he was one of many players influenced by Charlie Parker.
- ^ "Sonny Criss - Biography & History - AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 21 November 2018.