Musician Dictionary

Sonny Criss

American jazz musician (1927–1977)

DescriptionAmerican jazz musician (1927–1977)
Source: Wikidata
Born1927-10-23
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
BirthplaceMemphis Memphis
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Died1977-11-19
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Place of deathLos Angeles Los Angeles
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
AreaUnited States
Source: MusicBrainz
CountryUS
Source: MusicBrainz
CitizenshipUnited States
Source: Wikidata
Occupationjazz musician saxophonist composer musician
Source: Wikidata
Instrumentssaxophone
Source: Wikidata
Genresjazz
Source: Wikidata
Record labelsSavoy Records
Source: Wikidata
Member ofSonny Criss Orchestra Sonny Criss Sextet Sonny Criss Quartet Wardell Gray Septet Billy Eckstine And His Orchestra The Sonny Criss Orchestra The Sonny Criss Quintet The Buddy Rich Quintet The Hampton Hawes All-Stars Al Killian Sextet
Source: Discogs, MusicBrainz

Also known as

Criss S. Criss S.Criss Sommy Chris Sonny Chris Sonny Chriss Sonny Crisp Sonny Criss Et Son Alto-Sax Sonny Kriss W. T. "Sonny" Criss W.T. "Sonny" Criss William "Sonny" Criss ソニークリス ソニー・クリス

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Identifiers

mbid: de0b20ad-fc6f-460f-a21d-d0321e187ffc · wikidata: Q353828 · isni: 0000000059338357, 0000000368401989 · discogs: 319761

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