“I don't separate one era of jazz from another, because I listen to everybody... Everybody takes from everybody else and adds their own thing and goes on from there.”
Quote by Sonny Criss
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Sonny Criss
Sonny Criss was a prominent American jazz alto saxophonist known for his smooth, lyrical style and technical prowess. A pivotal figure in the hard bop and cool jazz movements of the 1950s and 1960s, Criss left a lasting impression on the jazz community with his unique blend of soulful hard bop and sophisticated cool jazz elements. more
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