Sonny Criss

Sonny Criss
Sonny Criss c. 1960
Background information
Birth nameWilliam Criss
Born23 October 1927
Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
Died19 November 1977(1977-11-19) (aged 50)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
GenresJazz, 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.

An alto saxophonist of prominence during the bebop era of jazz, he was one of many players influenced by Charlie Parker.

This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.