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Stan Getz

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Stan Getz

Born February 2, 1927 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Died June 6, 1991 · aged 64

Stanley Getz (February 2, 1927 – June 6, 1991) was an American jazz saxophonist. Playing primarily the tenor saxophone, Getz was known as "The Sound" because of his warm, lyrical tone, with his prime influence being the wispy, mellow timbre of his idol, Lester Young. Coming to prominence in the late 1940s with Woody Herman's big band, Getz is described by critic Scott Yanow as "one of the all-time…

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In Defense of a Married ManIn Defense of a Married Man · 1990
In Defense of a Married Man
★ 4.71990
MovieTV MovieCrime
When a defense lawyer's adulterous husband becomes the prime suspect in the murder of the woman he was cheating with, his wife chooses to defend him. Can she overcome his betrayal while searching for the truth?
The Benny Goodman StoryThe Benny Goodman Story · 1956
The Benny Goodman Story
★ 6.41956
MovieDramaMusic
Young Benny Goodman is taught clarinet by a music professor. He is advised to play whichever kind of music he likes best, but to make a living, Benny begins by joining the Ben Pollack traveling band.
Jazz Club 2Jazz Club 2 · 2022
Jazz Club 2
2022
MovieDocumentaryMusic
Friends at Arms: Marching OutFriends at Arms: Marching Out · 1959
Friends at Arms: Marching Out
★ 4.61959
MovieComedyWar
A military comedy about disobedient and playful recruits.
Stan Getz: The Last RecordingStan Getz: The Last Recording · 1993
Stan Getz: The Last Recording
1993
Movie
Jazz saxophonist Stan Getz and his cool West Coast sound created an enduring legacy via his performances and dozens of albums. Getz possessed an unerring sense of melody and a proficient technique, but it was his rich and distinct tone that branded him as unique -- or so said countless musicians and critics. Getz's last, peerless concert recording, presented on this disc, was captured live in 1990, one year before his death.

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