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Biography

Stanley William Turrentine, also known as “Mr. T” or “The Sugar Man”, (April 5, 1934 – September 12, 2000) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist.

Turrentine was born in Pittsburgh’s Hill District into a musical family. His father, Thomas Turrentine, Sr., was a saxophonist with Al Cooper’s Savoy Sultans, his mother played stride piano, and his older brother Tommy Turrentine became a professional trumpet player.

Top Tracks

1	Vera Cruz	54
2	Sugar	50
3	Little Sheri	40
4	Tiny Capers	32
5	Tin Tin Deo	31
6	Journey Into Melody	29
7	Return Engagement	26
7	God Bless the Child	26
7	Minor Chant	26
10	Look Out	25
10	Gibraltar	25
12	River's Invitation	23
13	Storm	20
14	Willow Weep for Me	19
14	You Want Me To Stop Loving You	19